Hi all,
Just purchased a new house that has a pretty incredible backyard pool/spa. My family had above ground pools when I was a kid in the Northeast, but this is a first for me. I’m very nervous to say the least. It’s a 15,000 gallon salt water pool/spa. I’m friends with the prior owner, and he’s been incredibly helpful so far helping me keep it limping along.
I ordered the Pro test kit for salt pools last night, and I’ll post the results of the test as soon as I can. Not knowing any better, I took a few samples to Leslie’s to have the water tested. I’m pretty sure something is up with whatever device measures the salt level, because it’s saying I need to add salt when Leslie’s test is indicating it is reading on the high end.
So far they’ve prescribed a regiment of muriatic acid to lower the alkalinity, instant conditioner to raise the CYA, and shock. From the test results they provided me, this seems to make sense. I’ve been adding the acid in slowly, making sure not to “slug it”, but I think I may hold off on adding any further until I get my own test kit and can confirm the test results.
Take care,
Joey
Just purchased a new house that has a pretty incredible backyard pool/spa. My family had above ground pools when I was a kid in the Northeast, but this is a first for me. I’m very nervous to say the least. It’s a 15,000 gallon salt water pool/spa. I’m friends with the prior owner, and he’s been incredibly helpful so far helping me keep it limping along.
I ordered the Pro test kit for salt pools last night, and I’ll post the results of the test as soon as I can. Not knowing any better, I took a few samples to Leslie’s to have the water tested. I’m pretty sure something is up with whatever device measures the salt level, because it’s saying I need to add salt when Leslie’s test is indicating it is reading on the high end.
So far they’ve prescribed a regiment of muriatic acid to lower the alkalinity, instant conditioner to raise the CYA, and shock. From the test results they provided me, this seems to make sense. I’ve been adding the acid in slowly, making sure not to “slug it”, but I think I may hold off on adding any further until I get my own test kit and can confirm the test results.
Take care,
Joey
Second, don't take any advice from the pool store. You'll regret it. 
We trust YOUR testing with a TF-series test kit before anyone else - other than another TFP member. Ha. 