Yes I did that. But the black dot only went away if I squirted harder and bubbles formed. It sounds like we have low stabilizer if it didn’t blur.
I have skimmer socks. I’ll use pool math and see how much to add. Thanks.
New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading
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I have skimmer socks. I’ll use pool math and see how much to add. Thanks.
- Jun 24, 2021
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- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
It is low. BUT DO NOT ADD ANYMORE RIGHT NOW. LET'S DO THE OCLT TONIGHT. Adding more now will make slam harder.
We want to rule out algae before you add more CYA.
Link-->Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,872
- Pool Size
- 29000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
We don't want to raise CYA until after we do OCLT. Higher CYA makes SLAM harder and more expensive.
Did you add it?
How much did you add in ppm?
How did you add it?
Did you add it?
How much did you add in ppm?
How did you add it?
I did not add stabilizer yet. Was going to add it to a skimmer socks and about 2 pounds. But I will wait. Added the muratic acid about 45 min ago. Now adding two bags of salt. Then I’ll do my first test for the overnight test
- Jun 24, 2021
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- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
WHEW!
Great! Fingers crossed. Print out the OCLT directions and follow them. Tests must be AFTER sunset and BEFORE sunrise. Use weather on your phone for the times.
Run pump 24/7, or at least 30 minutes before the tests.
Great! Fingers crossed. Print out the OCLT directions and follow them. Tests must be AFTER sunset and BEFORE sunrise. Use weather on your phone for the times.
Run pump 24/7, or at least 30 minutes before the tests.
Going to start it now. For SWG. Just pressing the less button until no % shows means it’s off right? (Tried looking in the manual but didn’t see it)
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,872
- Pool Size
- 29000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,872
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Here’s my night test. I’ll test again when I wake up around 5 or 5:15am
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- Jun 24, 2021
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Dude, you didn't print out or read the OCLT instructions. Really need FC to be greater than 3ppm.
Do you have liquid chlorine? Then follow this from the OCLT instructions:
If your FC is less than 3 ppm, add enough liquid chlorine to achieve 3 ppm FC, wait 30 minutes, then retest with the FAS-DPD test.
It really does help, for new members to print out test instructions, OCLT, SLAM and keep them with you when doing the first time.
Do you have liquid chlorine? Then follow this from the OCLT instructions:
If your FC is less than 3 ppm, add enough liquid chlorine to achieve 3 ppm FC, wait 30 minutes, then retest with the FAS-DPD test.
It really does help, for new members to print out test instructions, OCLT, SLAM and keep them with you when doing the first time.
Missed that part. I was trying to figure out why yesterday’s reading was 4 and today’s was 2. I don’t have any liquid chlorine yet. I’ll have to go out and buy some tomorrow. I’m going to go out and test again now. Maybe it was just a bad reading. Still learning how to test with this kit.
- Jun 24, 2021
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Not worth another test.
It is a learning curve, but it gets WAAAAAY easier.
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It is a learning curve, but it gets WAAAAAY easier.
Fill out your signature when you get a chance.
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- Jun 24, 2021
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- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Your best bet on short notice is Pool Essential Liquid Chlorine at Walmart.
Just tried again and it was 2.5 for FC. So I’ll have to stop and get some liquid chlorine to add tomorrow and do the overnight test tomorrow night
- Jun 24, 2021
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- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
You have, at least, proven the reliability of the test. Good Job!
You will get there and the angst and time will greatly reduce. In 6 mos., you will say pffft, testing? Easy.
You will get there and the angst and time will greatly reduce. In 6 mos., you will say pffft, testing? Easy.
What liquid chlorine do you recommend when I have more time to get it? I’ll probably pick up some of this tomorrow to get the job done for now
Also, instead of liquid chlorine, can’t I just up the percentage on my SWG. I lowered it a couple days ago to 20% from 40% after analyzing a test strip. Should I put it back to 40% tomorrow when I turn my SWG back on from adding the salt tonight?