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Put it in. Didn't restrict flow from the pump. Checked today. Chlorine and Ph levels are dead on. I am going to wait until Thursday or Friday to test CYA again. Pool is crystal clear. I may end up reducing the run time on the SWG. Thanks for all of the help. I will keep updating this post until...

Will adding 16 lbs. of granular acid give me a big differential pressure on my pump? Is it going to reduce my pump output? Also, putting that much acid in, how long before I can swim? Is it going to affect my SWG? I have no way of bypassing my SWG. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I found this on Ebay. Comes out to about $2.40/lb Hope this helps! http://www.ebay.com/itm/STABILIZER-CYANURIC-ACID-SWIMMING-POOL-SPA-P17025DE-25-/350474097696?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5199e25420

I am calculating about 290 ounces of CYA to get my levels up. That is approximately 20 lbs. Am I wrong on my calculations? Based on approximately 29000 gallon pool.

Ok, so I received my TF-100 in the mail today and was excited to try it out. Got my results. CL = 2 ph = 7.3 FC = 3 CC = .5 TC = 3.5 TA = 80 CH = 140 CYA = Never lost sight of the black dot. It's real low!!!! Salt = 4360 I understand my salt is a little high. I am still tweaking on it. That is...

Ok. Thanks for the advice!!!! So, the TF-100 and the Speedstir should have me covered for a while? Also, what are the output percentages and generating times that everyone else uses? Just gives me an idea if I am even close.

Ok. I am looking at the TF-100 test kit now. I am also looking at the SpeedStir and the R-0013 CYA Refill - 8 0z. Should that cover me for a while?

Do I need to change the SWG generating times? Is 2 x 2 hour generating times sufficient enough?

That is the only thing I have ever tested. Newbie!!!! Anyhow, I guess I need to look at getting a more comprehensive testing kit. Do you have any advice on the results that I can test for?

Ok, so I will let you know what I've done and where I stand so far. This is my first year with a SWG. I went with a Compu-Pool CPSC 36. I have a 33' round x 54" deep pool. B I also put in a new two speed pump this year. I started off with liquid chlorine, algae block, and muriatic acid to start...