Search results

  1. Dawnpj

    How long should I run my pump?

    While slamming my pool the pump ran 24/7, it’s still running however I was wondering how many hours a day the pump should run? Thanks, Dawn ?‍♀️
  2. Dawnpj

    Slam completed... when to balance

    Yay! 3 days of slamming my pool and we passed all 3 tests! Well maybe 4 since frogabog said Should pass the heads or tails quarter test. It’s heads! Today’s readings 36 or so hours post slam: CYA - 70 FC - 17.5 CC - 0.5 PH - 7.5 TA - 110-120 CH - 25 (vinyl) Temp - 81 According to pool math my...
  3. Dawnpj

    Test results with NEW TF 100 - ?

    Received my TF 100 test kit yesterday and after some help from frogbog retested my water this morning. Thanks frogbog! CYA - 80 FC - 17 CC - 0.5 TA - 120 PH - 7.5 CH - 25 My water is finally clear! Not sure if it’s crystal, but the best it’s looked since my aggravating bout of cloudy water...
  4. Dawnpj

    Questions about TF-100 testing procedures

    My TF 100 test kit arrived today and I started testing. 1. The CYA was the first. So as I added the solution the dot disappeared at 70, but became hard to see at 80. So how what’s the call? Hard to see or gone? 2. Chlorine test: after my solution turned pink, I started adding the R-0871, 1 drop...
  5. Dawnpj

    Safe free chlorine levels???

    I would appreciate help in trying to understand/figure out this cya/FC levels. We bought a home recently with an above ground 6000 gallon Polygroup Summer Waves vinyl pool. The filter/pump is attached to the side of the pool with the inlet at the same level as the return at approximately water...