Yes it rained a lot, but we topped it back up with 100's of dollars of chemicals. Can one of you send me a link to a good salt test kit in the UK, I have someone coming here in about a week. Thanks
Pool Chlorine Level Keeps Dropping (Please help! Incurring astronomic costs in chemicals)
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Remember I have a salt water system, before these issues, I hardly ever had to throw chlorine inside the pool. Only now because it is off balanced, as there is an issue causing the chlorine level to drop (not be topped up by the SWG).
You can use the poolmath “effects of adding to calculate” but It depends on how strong the bleach is. It’s about 1 gallon of 7% bleach. Just make sure it’s plain bleach without fabric softeners, perfumes, etc or you’ll have an other problems. It’s really hard to find plain bleach in the US anymore.
Liquid chlorine = bleach.
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Post pictures of the bleach bottle - show the entire front and rear label.
"Regular chlorine granules" are most probably dichlor and contains CYA.
"Hyper chlor" is most probalby cal-hypo - calcium hyprochlorite - and contains calcium.
See if your friend in the UK can locate a Taylor K-1766 salt test kit.
But if you are able to get a TF-Pro Salt, you won't need the additional salt test kit. You will need to procure the TF-Pro from the US.
A SWG is not able to keep up with demand if you have algae.
Yes...we know. The issue is that over time, your CYA levels have gotten too high for your salt water system to keep up.
WHAT...IS...YOUR...CYA...NUMBER?????????
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As I stated in post #58, the OP doesn't have an accurate CYA number. Test strips only provide a rough range - if they were even close to accurate.
No need to type in all caps....
Pool Chlorine Level Keeps Dropping (Please help! Incurring astronomic costs in chemicals)
Thanks very much, I did get rid of the algae and the pool was very clear and blue. The issue is then it turns in around a week as the chlorine level drops due to the cell not having it topped up. I will read the second link you sent, very helpful thanks! Algae doesn’t start out visible until it...
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I found this test kit in the UK, can I get this one. I am not seeing the others recommended such as the TF-Pro Salt test kit.
Thank you
Thank you
I can of course wait until someone comes down from the USA, if its better to get the TF Pro Salt...should I get any add ons with that?
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The tfpro salt has everything you need. You could add the “slam” option which will add extra fc reagents. This will be helpful since sourcing them when you run out is not easy for you.
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For the Taylor K2006 series test kits, you would need the K2006C - the 'C' has the larger reagent bottles.
The TF-Pro Salt has more of the reagents the residential pool owner will use for testing. It includes the salt test reagent and the stirring device as well.
I wonder if you could have someone in the US get one and then ship it to you as a 'gift'.
TFTestkits can't ship outside the US as I recall. The TF-Pro Salt uses all Taylor reagents, so may be something with their distribution agreement with Taylor.
The TF-Pro Salt has more of the reagents the residential pool owner will use for testing. It includes the salt test reagent and the stirring device as well.
I wonder if you could have someone in the US get one and then ship it to you as a 'gift'.
TFTestkits can't ship outside the US as I recall. The TF-Pro Salt uses all Taylor reagents, so may be something with their distribution agreement with Taylor.
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Your pool sounds exactly like mine before I found Trouble Free Pool. My pool service fired me because they were spending the entire weekly fee on chlorine.
I followed the same instructions you have been given repeatedly and mostly ignored. Sorry to be so blunt. Mine was an old pool with old water and my CYA was off the charts.
The only solution for me was to drain the pool and add fresh, chemical-free water. It worked like magic. Crystal clear water every day since. I haven't purchased any chlorine since the day I installed my salt-water chlorinator. I have to add a little muriatic acid once in a while but that is it.
We are all rooting for you but you have to do the steps.
I followed the same instructions you have been given repeatedly and mostly ignored. Sorry to be so blunt. Mine was an old pool with old water and my CYA was off the charts.
The only solution for me was to drain the pool and add fresh, chemical-free water. It worked like magic. Crystal clear water every day since. I haven't purchased any chlorine since the day I installed my salt-water chlorinator. I have to add a little muriatic acid once in a while but that is it.
We are all rooting for you but you have to do the steps.
Thanks a lot and this makes sense, although it rained a lot up to two weeks ago (during the time I already started having the issues). I am getting a new cell in a few days, I will try that. As soon as I have someone coming in from the States will get the TF pro salt and then we can dig deeper, if the cell does not solve the problem. You all will have to tell me how to do the tests. Appreciate your support!
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Is there something specific to TF-Pro Salt, or does it work the same? ThanksDoing the tests:
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It is for all drop tests that use the Taylor regents which all of the TF test kits do.
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Straight from the TFTestkits website
For me, the stirring device is a must have. It makes the tests easier and more consistent.
If you were to buy the device separately, it's about $48.00
For me, the stirring device is a must have. It makes the tests easier and more consistent.
If you were to buy the device separately, it's about $48.00
Ok I get it and that is included with the pro, thanks for letting me know that that extra device is important!Straight from the TFTestkits website
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For me, the stirring device is a must have. It makes the tests easier and more consistent.
If you were to buy the device separately, it's about $48.00
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The difference in price of the TF100 salt and TFpro salt is the nicer case and smart stir. You will absolutely want the smart stir either way.
But lemme tell you about the nicer case. Having had both I appreciated the organization of the TFpro *every last time* I used it. The TF100 was entirely functional and an even swap for supplies, but hunting and picking for that one bottle that always seemed to be hiding under something was frustrating. It didn't matter which test I was looking to do, the one I needed was winning peek-a-boo.
Having the stirrer with its own slot in the case is real nice too. I test right from the case and never had to move 3 things out of the way so it fit going back. And at that point, I had NO problems finding bottles in the way. Then I'd move them so the smart stir fit, and then need to find homes for those bottles, which would haunt me next time.
But lemme tell you about the nicer case. Having had both I appreciated the organization of the TFpro *every last time* I used it. The TF100 was entirely functional and an even swap for supplies, but hunting and picking for that one bottle that always seemed to be hiding under something was frustrating. It didn't matter which test I was looking to do, the one I needed was winning peek-a-boo.
Having the stirrer with its own slot in the case is real nice too. I test right from the case and never had to move 3 things out of the way so it fit going back. And at that point, I had NO problems finding bottles in the way. Then I'd move them so the smart stir fit, and then need to find homes for those bottles, which would haunt me next time.
So you recommend the pro salt? Which source do you recommend ordering from? ThanksThe difference in price of the TF100 salt and TFpro salt is the nicer case and smart stir. You will absolutely want the smart stir either way.
But lemme tell you about the nicer case. Having had both I appreciated the organization of the TFpro *every last time* I used it. The TF100 was entirely functional and an even swap for supplies, but hunting and picking for that one bottle that always seemed to be hiding under something was frustrating. It didn't matter which test I was looking to do, the one I needed was winning peek-a-boo.
Having the stirrer with its own slot in the case is real nice too. I test right from the case and never had to move 3 things out of the way so it fit going back. And at that point, I had NO problems finding bottles in the way. Then I'd move them so the smart stir fit, and then need to find homes for those bottles, which would haunt me next time.