Recent content by EricT504

  1. EricT504

    New Pool Owner

    Thanks for the welcome, I went ahead and ordered the stir plate, hair nets, and some syringes to get better measurements. I'm quickly growing weary of trying to eyeball 10ml throughout the day :P The wiping tip when adding reagents is clutch too, i'm now being patient and letting the weight of...
  2. EricT504

    New Pool Owner

    I went ahead and tested like you said, fill water TA was 200 so I'll have to keep that in mind when filling. The pieces are coming together.
  3. EricT504

    New Pool Owner

    I haven't been wiping each drop but I have been trying to squeeze slowly while vertical. I'll start doing that for better accuracy. I do not have a speed stir at the moment but it has been on my mind to pick one up. I'll go ahead and order one tonight and make life easier. I've just been...
  4. EricT504

    New Pool Owner

    Thank you very much for the tips, I'll start applying this advice asap instead of trying to fell swoop it down!
  5. EricT504

    New Pool Owner

    Thanks for the feedback! Just tested fill water CH:400. Finished SLAM yesterday and was using liquid chlorine throughout. I wasn't able to get accurate readings until today because my FC was above 10. Also, tested pool again since adding MA at around 5:00 pm cst today. PH 7.4 TA:175 <-------...
  6. EricT504

    New Pool Owner

    Good Afternoon, New User here but I've been lurking through the forums for awhile gathering knowledge. I'd like some insight into whether I'm heading in what I THINK is the right direction. Planning to test again tonight. PH:8.3 TA:175 FC:5.5 CC:0 CH: 585-625 <---- I may not have added drops...