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My apolagies for creating confusion with this tread I thought it would need a new one. I will stop using this one. Is it ok to go back to the my previous thread? But just to clarify... I have seen the CYA videos and read the instructions it's just the variation in the results that had me...

Hi duraleigh sorry, here "buffer" is the common name for sodium bicarbonate. I was aiming for a TA of 70 as it was down from 20 last week my SWG hasn't generated any FC in the last 2 days and it's dropped from 9.5 to 6 so I don't won't it to drop less than 5. It will be a sunny day tomorrow so I...

Hi Jezza i test the CYA both ways. I do it several times reusing the solution and also get some one else to test. I only test on bright sunny days as the results vary dramatically if cloudy. I will test again tomorrow and check FC and CC for any overnight changes. Since the SLAM the algae has...

Hi Kimkats i have used your method. I thinks it's the best way but still get variation.i will keep trying. Thanks

Hi Everyone i have just finished the SLAM and ready to balance the water. I had trouble with determining the CYA with the SLAM and erred on the higher value. I'm retesting and get values between 50-80 and it's driving me mad. If I had to pick a number I would say 60 or 70. My FC is down to 6 so...

I left the pool as I finished the SLAM. I got my brother to check the pool when he could and do a FC each time. I also set the filter for 10hrs a day on high speed (usually 8hrs). Instructed him to brush when he could. It looked good when I got back. FC had dropped below my target 2 days before...

Hi Crmdgnly Ive been away for 2 weeks and just saw your question. I Have found Nicole from Clear Choice Labs (CCL )great to deal with, very helpful. I have the Chlorine and CYA test kits. The chlorine test only does a 10ml sample and uses 0.5ppm increments. I suppose you can do a 25ml sample and...

Thanks Yippeeskippy for the clarification

Hi I have a question to clarify what you define as a plaster inground pool. Just checking the translation between USA and Australia. I have a concrete inground pool that is fully tiled with glass tiles. Is this a plaster pool? I ask as I would like to determine what my TA and CH should be. Thanks

My TAYLOR K-2006C has arrived:whoot: Before I post Taylor kit results I found with my OCLT I had last night FC 28 and next morning FC 29. Also my ph on controller down to 7.3 ?? Pool looks very clear today, no green on brushing walls. Today at 12.30pm Taylor kit result are FC 29.5 pH 7 TA 30...

Thanks Kim Water looks good, no green when brushed today ( yesterday cleaned lights). Running filtration 24/7 and flushing solar heating and brushing and cleaning with dolphin robot. Question, I have trouble determining the CYA end point. I get a range of 50-70 with same sample so is it better...

Pulled out niche pool lights today. Yes, found some algae but not a lot. Cleaned them out and now waiting to see if can maintain FC. Multiple pool scrubbing today. Filtration to run 24/7. Still having trouble determining CYA end point. Get between 50 and 70. Will take it as 70 to be on...

Ok Jezza. I've contacted Waterco and they have recommended an electrician or pool builder. I'm waiting for pool builder to get back to me. As the pool is less than 12 months old I want to make sure I don't void warranty if I do it. It's not ideal but I want to check with him. Finally got notice...

Ok. I've got this image that water will get in the back of light cavity and cause problem. I have 'Britestream multicoloured LED niche light" and if someone can tell me it's ok to remove whilst under water I will do it. Otherwise I will need to call Waterco . Sorry just being cautious but very...

So you are saying that I can unscrew light fittings whilst underwater? I got confused the return jets are at same level as lights but cannot see how to remove fitting [/URL]

The lights sit about 400mm below water line so I should be able drain water for that. I'm assuming it's a matter of unscrewing light fitting, is there usually any silicone or water seal to worry about? as for return vents they are low and would require most of pool to be emptied!!!

No I haven't taken the lights out , it might be done as a last resort as I'm about to re commence the SLAM. I have added liq chlorine today to raise FC for SLAM. Because I have difficulty in determining the end point of the CYA test I'm thinking tomorrow morning I will do a vacuum to waste to...

Thanks Kim. I thought I had brushed everywhere in particular the areas you suggest. I agree with you I must have missed it somewhere. I will do a OCLT just to get FC loss. Tomorrow will raise FC to SLAM level and see how it goes.

Hi Jezza No chlorine added, SWG off. When I brush the wall I got a swirl of green through the brush head. I may not be able to do OCLT tonight but thanks for the good suggestion.

Hi just did a slam ( see previous thread "Slam now or wait" started 7 days ago , in summary had a CYA 60 and slammed at FC 24. Passed A no CC, B OCLT loss <1ppm and water clear so Tuesday 10nov waited for FC to drift down to target 4. Wednesday 11Nov FC 21.5 OK, Thurdays 12Nov FC 18 OK, Friday...

Hi SpaceApe I'm using the Clear Choice Labs test kit. The full kit is now available but last week it wasn't so CCLabs gave me their Taylor's viewing and mixing tubes and I bought the CYA refill bottle so that way I could do my SLAM which was really nice of CCLabs. CCLabs are due to release the...

Thanks Jezza.I will have to wait for the K-2006 just to be sure.

So far maintain FC at 24 or slightly over with CYA of 60 8 nov FC 25 CC 0 at night pH 7.5 9nov FC 24.5 CC 0 T 8am (no sun on pool yet) pH 7.5 TA 50 FC 23 CC 0 added 500ml 12.5% bleach FC 25 CC 0 @ 8.00pm ( sundown) 10nov FC 24 CC 0 @ 7.30am pH 7.5 TA 50 Water is clear. Now I...

I'm new to the forum and happy to follow the TFP method with self testing with a reliable test kit. As I began to search for kits in Australia I was very frustrated to find one company have the Taylor's kit k-2006 at AUS$125 (which was a reasonable price compared to ordering from US) but out of...

Hi does anyone have a chemgemD10 controller with a SWG Saltigem/Sterisel with ORP. What's it like controlling your pool?

Will try to just over shoot. Will see what happens overnight. Im only using the chlorine and cya kits from CClabs. I did notice same thing about ph kit. I have a ph probe on my controller and am using my waterco kit to measure ph,TA for now. Any way for now ph accuracy is dubious at high FC

Hi Jezza Water looks crystal clear, did not find any algae in the usual spots this morning when brushed. Vacuumed again this morning and been running solar heating to flush out any possible algae Have just clean filters on solar pump and will inspect for any green. Will run pool filter 24/7...

Ok thanks Richard320 just retested this morning (8nov) @9.30am FC 22.5 CC 0 lost 0.5ppm overnight but sun had been out since 7am @11.00am FC21.5 CC 0 and remeasured CYA as its a very sunny morning unlike yesterday CYA 60 ( I notice the less natural light the lower cya reading I got. I don't...

Hi I am new and last week I introduced myself as having a small but daily algae problem. I have ordered the K-2006c kit from the USA and still waiting. In the meantime I was recommended to add 1 gallon of bleach daily. It's was suggested that if I could get a reliable test for CYA and FAS-DPD I...

Thanks Space Ape I do see what you mean with the probe position but cannot address this at the moment but will follow up with pool builder after I SLAM or is it something that a handyman can do? I have a multispeed pump and was told to run min 8hr in summer and 6hr in winter at medium speed. So...