Search results

  1. slimb2061

    Am I On the Right Path?

    New pool, tested about 9:30 p.m. after day of full sun with temperatures at about 90 degrees today. Am I on the right path so far? pH: 7.8 FC: 4.0 CC: 0.0 TA: 140 CYA: 80
  2. slimb2061

    Tried Dolphin E10

    So tried out the new Dolphin E10 today with Ultra-Fine Filter Basket. It did a fantastic job and I was surprised at the amount of waste that was in the basket. Time will tell, but initially satisfied with this purchase.
  3. slimb2061

    Salt Test Results

    So I added 160 lbs of the 200 lbs of Salt intended, which should measure about 2400 ppm. After waiting 24 hours, I tested using the AquaCheck Salt Test Strips and K-1766 Test Kit. The results were not even close between the two, with AquaCheck showing about 1500 ppm and the K-1766 showing 3000...
  4. slimb2061

    New Fill Test Results

    pH: 7.5 FC: 4.5 CC: 0.5 CH: 25 TA: 220 CYA: 80 Filled the new pool and added liquid chlorine daily for a couple of days and ran the pump/filter, testing for leaks, problems, etc. Then added CYA yesterday evening and squeezed the sock until all was dissolved, ran the pump for about 22 hours...
  5. slimb2061

    New Pool.

    Hello and thank you TFP. I have spent a lot of time reading the information available on this site, including Pool School and forum postings. I appreciate the wealth of information and knowledge available here. My family and I have spent time prepping the ground for the Saltwater pool. We...