New test results from Leslie’s

[Rue76]

Hi,

I’m a new pool owner and it’s been stressful. I’ve had four tests run by Leslie’s and out of pocket each time (3wks since I started having the pool). Just wanting some opinions on the latest tests and what steps to do next. The store recommended buying their Leslie’s weekly maintenance bottle, nophos etc I’m about done buying to be honest.
I hope I can get some cheaper alternatives. I’ve checked the pool match and it has different ranges to Leslie’s. So now I’m really confused.
In 5 days my FC dropped from 6.28 to 0.68 is that normal? Any help will do. Thank you.

FC 0.68
CC 0.81
pH 7.4
TA 73
CH 201
CYA Water temperature 50
Pho 131

 

[ajw22]

In 5 days my FC dropped from 6.28 to 0.68 is that normal?

How do you chlorinate the pool?

How much chlorine was added during the 5 days?

This time of year the suns UV can consume 3-4ppm of FC per day. So your pool needed 15-20 ppm of FC over the 5 days and may have had a deficit.

You need to give it more chlorine every day.

Any help will do. Thank you.

FC 0.68
CC 0.81
pH 7.4
TA 73
CH 201
CYA Water temperature 50
Pho 131

We have found Pool Store testing is too unreliable to give advice based on it.

We recommend you do your own testing with a Taylor K-2006C or TFT Test Kits

I suggest you review...

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[Rue76]

How do you chlorinate the pool?

How much chlorine was added during the 5 days?

This time of year the suns UV can consume 3-4ppm of FC per day. So your pool needed 15-20 ppm of FC over the 5 days and may have had a deficit.

You need to give it more chlorine every day.



We have found Pool Store testing is too unreliable to give advice based on it.

We recommend you do your own testing with a Taylor K-2006C or TFT Test Kits

I suggest you review...

Pool Care Basics Archives

Your one-stop shop for all things TFP to include: ABCs of Water Chemistry, Recommended Chemicals/Levels, Test Kits, Troubleshooting, and much more!

www.troublefreepool.com

Thank you. I will def look into the test kits your recommended. The store suggested tablets so it was 5 that took a while to dissolve. So have moved to liquid.

The store also recommended shock treatment and their weekly maintenance. Should this be done before adding more chlorine?

 

[Jimrahbe]

76,

I would rather it just dribble down my leg before I would walk into a Leslie's to just use their bathroom.

I can't even imagine having them test my pool water, or even worse taking any of their advice.

I suggest that you get a good test kit and start taking care of your own pool.

We would be glad to show you how...

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Rue76]

Appreciate the reply. I’m thankful I found this community after researching my options. I too will let it dribble down the leg too now

 

[ajw22]

The store also recommended shock treatment and their weekly maintenance. Should this be done before adding more chlorine?

No, you want to get a test kit and then follow our SLAM Process