Hey everyone. I am new to the TFP forums. I posted about a week ago with my initial problem, which I mainly saw as low pH and high Alkalinity (High Alkalinity, Low pH. Aeration.). Other users replied, telling me that I probably had bigger problems, and that the first step was to get a dependable test kit. So, I got a TF Pro, and ran my first tests:
FC - 7ppm
CC - 0
TC - 7ppm
pH 7.3
TA - 160
CH - 1,125*
CYA - 400**
*CH test was modified, because the solution was not turning blue. I added 8 drops of R-0011L, instead of 3. Adding 45 drops of the R-0012 turned the solution blue.
**CYA test required a 3:1 mix of distilled water to pool water in order to get a reading anywhere close to 100. It was actually a little higher than 100, but I just went with 100 and multiplied by 4.
So, any advice is appreciated. I guess the first thing I'll have to do is either drain/refill or get an RO treatment. I'm considering the latter, as water in these parts is precious.
FC - 7ppm
CC - 0
TC - 7ppm
pH 7.3
TA - 160
CH - 1,125*
CYA - 400**
*CH test was modified, because the solution was not turning blue. I added 8 drops of R-0011L, instead of 3. Adding 45 drops of the R-0012 turned the solution blue.
**CYA test required a 3:1 mix of distilled water to pool water in order to get a reading anywhere close to 100. It was actually a little higher than 100, but I just went with 100 and multiplied by 4.
So, any advice is appreciated. I guess the first thing I'll have to do is either drain/refill or get an RO treatment. I'm considering the latter, as water in these parts is precious.