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While slamming my pool the pump ran 24/7, it’s still running however I was wondering how many hours a day the pump should run? Thanks, Dawn ?‍♀️

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Yay! 3 days of slamming my pool and we passed all 3 tests! Well maybe 4 since frogabog said Should pass the heads or tails quarter test. It’s heads! Today’s readings 36 or so hours post slam: CYA - 70 FC - 17.5 CC - 0.5 PH - 7.5 TA - 110-120 CH - 25 (vinyl) Temp - 81 According to pool math my...

Thanks, will aim for the quarter test!

Received my TF 100 test kit yesterday and after some help from frogbog retested my water this morning. Thanks frogbog! CYA - 80 FC - 17 CC - 0.5 TA - 120 PH - 7.5 CH - 25 My water is finally clear! Not sure if it’s crystal, but the best it’s looked since my aggravating bout of cloudy water...

Thanks! Will retest in the morning!

My TF 100 test kit arrived today and I started testing. 1. The CYA was the first. So as I added the solution the dot disappeared at 70, but became hard to see at 80. So how what’s the call? Hard to see or gone? 2. Chlorine test: after my solution turned pink, I started adding the R-0871, 1 drop...

Thanks, I went through that section when I first found this site but I’m sure I’ll be referring to it often as there’s so much to learn and apply!

Thanks, I only bought the test strips so I could get an idea of CYA level. I plan on ordering a good test set as recommended on this site. I’m really glad I found it. There’s so much to learn!

I would appreciate help in trying to understand/figure out this cya/FC levels. We bought a home recently with an above ground 6000 gallon Polygroup Summer Waves vinyl pool. The filter/pump is attached to the side of the pool with the inlet at the same level as the return at approximately water...