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I performed the test again that evening (5-28) and then did the overnight zero loss test. I finally was able to get zero loss. Just about everything is balanced, just working on getting my CYA up a bit more and letting the FC drop down to normal levels (it is at 14ppm right now). FC - 14 CC - 0...

chem geek, Thanks for the info. I just ordered the Taylor K-1766 from TFTestkits along with some other refills. I will try both ways of testing and see which I prefer.

That is a great tip! Do you have to add more drops of the reagents when doing a 20mL sample?

I just ordered a glycerin filled 0-30 PSI one from this same eBay seller. Thanks for the link!

Got it, your right I am being anal about it. Thanks for your insite on the meters.

8:45am - FC at 25.5, I think the loss is due to the rain we got last night, but will do test over again.

I am sick of replacing my 'el chepo pressure gauge every year. It always gets stuck in a single position that looks like the needle wrapped around past the max PSI reading and stays there. I have to replace it every year. Are there better higher end oil filled gauges available, that maybe have...

JasonLion, Can you be more specific on "It can be a pain to use", as the instructions seem very straight forward to me, see below. Also can you state what meters your referring to specifically by name, in the less than $250 range? 1. Rinse and fill sample tube to 10 mL mark with water to be...

EDIT: Found the instructions - the Taylor website isn't the best I have ever seen.....

Hi, FrustratedPoolMom! Long time no type - I remember you assisted me last year. Nice to hear from you again!

What do I do if I get more than zero (0) loss? Do I just wait and do another overnight loss test and keep doing it, making sure to keep my pool at "normal" shock level of FC 16 ppm, untill I get zero loss?

11:10pm - FC is at 26.5 ppm (I hope I waited long enough ~40 minutes, but had to test now as thunderstorm is rolling in & will be here any minute). I think this is close enough to max Shock level of 29. So let's see if it will hold overnight. I think I might get some loss due to any leftover...

Too All, I get what your saying, but I want to know my salt level before I even put the SWCG in-line. I remove the SWCG and replace with a dummy cell at pool closing. Case in point: This year during the winter I lost 24 inches of water due to a small seepage leak from around the light fixture...

So, here is what I just did. I added 3.5 gallons of 1 year old 12.5% Liquid Chlorine, that is actually now 3% Chlorine. Then I added 3 lbs of 73% Cal-Hypo Chlorine. The combination of both should get me to my highest allowed FC Shock level of 29ppm (per the Pool Calc for my pool). I will test...

After testing just now my FC is at 15. Which means my 1 year old 12% liquid Chlorine is only 3%. I am going to pour in the last 3.5 gallons I have, which, at 3%, should bring my FC up to ~19 (3ppm above shock level). My whole issue was the darn lost percentage of the liquid Chlorine. I was never...