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    Odd bromine readings after refill

    No ozone generator. I'm guessing previously there was residual Bromine in the tub when I cleaned it. That's what threw me this time. I've read that sticky several times and thought I understood it. Before, I would drain it clean the interior of the tub and refill it (residual was in the piping)...
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    Odd bromine readings after refill

    I use HTH Brom-Start. The directions say to add .5oz/100gal of water to establish a 30ppm bromide reserve. In the past it has shown up when I tested. My older test kits didn't read that high so I had to assume 1oz was correct. That's why I purchased the K-2106 kit thinking it would show the ppm...
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    Odd bromine readings after refill

    Just finished draining and refilling a 200gal dream maker spa. Added 1oz of 99% sodium bromide per the package instructions. PH 7.6, TA 60, CH 110. When I try to check total Bromine my test kits (all 3) show 0ppm. Test kits are Taylor K-1001 (used for quick daily checks) Taylo K-2106 (used for...
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    How often to test for FC and CC?

    Hello, New to the forum. I've been looking around the site for a while. Just finished reworking an AG pool that was sunk in the ground. Took us three years to get the vegetation and wildlife out. The liner was gone when we moved in and frogs were living amongst the cat tails. Pool is now full...