So I’m a TFP noob with a 7.5’ round stock tank (~620 gallons) in Central Texas. Using an Intex 1500 gph cartridge filter, and the water in our area is pretty dang hard.
I have the TF-100 kit, and after a few days filled now I got the following readings this morning:
FC: 1.0
CC: 0.5
pH: 7.7
TA: 210
CH: 650
CYA: 30
This afternoon I added chlorine (10% bleach from Walmart) according to the app’s recommendation, as well as dry acid (Clorox brand) to lower pH to around 7.2. I’m trying to acidify and aerate (with pump) in order to get TA down.
Two questions I’ve got though:
1) I’m assuming I should ditch the dry acid and use muriatic acid instead? Seems that sulfates are a problem over time, and I’m my area I’m guessing I’ll always be fighting alkalinity?
2) Once my TA is in check, would borates be a worthwhile next step? Maybe boric acid granules so I don’t have to fight the TA battle all over again?
3) Is there any need to shock the pool? The water seems really, really clear - no algae or anything it seems.
Thanks for the help!
I have the TF-100 kit, and after a few days filled now I got the following readings this morning:
FC: 1.0
CC: 0.5
pH: 7.7
TA: 210
CH: 650
CYA: 30
This afternoon I added chlorine (10% bleach from Walmart) according to the app’s recommendation, as well as dry acid (Clorox brand) to lower pH to around 7.2. I’m trying to acidify and aerate (with pump) in order to get TA down.
Two questions I’ve got though:
1) I’m assuming I should ditch the dry acid and use muriatic acid instead? Seems that sulfates are a problem over time, and I’m my area I’m guessing I’ll always be fighting alkalinity?
2) Once my TA is in check, would borates be a worthwhile next step? Maybe boric acid granules so I don’t have to fight the TA battle all over again?
3) Is there any need to shock the pool? The water seems really, really clear - no algae or anything it seems.
Thanks for the help!