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    TF-100 test results tecommendation 11/25/18

    Greetings everyone. Below is my weekly test results with some of the levels being out of recommended range. I’m asking for recommended plan of action. I have placed my tentative plan below the results. Fc-8.5 cc-0 ph-8.2 ta-150 ch-125 cya-85 from pool math I think I should do the following...
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    TF 100 test results

    Well I had 3 leaks. 1 in each of in the collars of the drains in the spa and one spot around the tile that was missing grout. He repaired them with some epoxy. Now pool is off for at least 24 hrs. Will retest water after I turn the pump back on. Will prep for SLAM. Thank you again.
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    TF 100 test results

    Yes fountain is off. And I forgot to mention there is a small return from spa to pool. Sort of like a 2 inch water fall - outlet to the pool - about 10” wide. I have have a leak specialist coming tomorrow morning to test. Will share the results. And thanks again.
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    TF 100 test results

    Thank you. I am learning a lot here. Now I have the bucket test results. I filled the pool almost to the top of the tile. Then filled a 5 gallon bucket almost to the top and placed it in the pool on the first step. Marked inside and outside water levels. Operated the pool normally for 24hrs...
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    TF 100 test results

    Thank you for your replies and guidance!! I have retested and hopefully included all of them needed for analysis. Ph-7.6 added acid to bring down to 7.2 FC-7.5 combined chloramines-0 total chlorine-7.5 calcium hardness-175 seems low if recommended to be (250-400) TA-130 tad high if...
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    TF 100 test results

    Greetings everyone, sharing today’s test results below. What are your thoughts? FC-8.5 CYA-56 PH-8 CC-0 total chlorine-8.5 all seem a little high? Current supplies - muriatic acid, 3” chlorine tabs and bleach. should I test any others now? i am having to brush off algae every other day...
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    Hello. New guy here!

    Greetings everyone, pool owner here in central Florida who is somewhat of a DIY guy and tired of trips to the pool store. I just received my TF-100 and will do some testing today. This site is a great resource. Many thanks to the founders and knowledge contributors of this site. Eric