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  1. kaymaza

    Are these the same reagents?

    Awesome thank you so much for the info. Went to a local pool supply store and they basically mentioned the same thing but I just wanted some reassurance.
  2. kaymaza

    Are these the same reagents?

    Does anyone know if these are the same reagents? TF Test Kits R-0009 Taylor R-0009 Thanks everyone.
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  5. kaymaza

    Testing and adding borates

    Hey everyone so I was planning on adding borates into my pool to keep the pH more stable as I find myself adding muriatic acid on a weekly basis because the pH of my pool keeps trending upwards. I used the test strips that came with my TF Pro Salt test kit. I took a picture of the test strip...
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  7. kaymaza

    Does this look like mustard algae?

    Yes it was. I've been running my pump 24/7 throughout the SLAM process.
  8. kaymaza

    Does this look like mustard algae?

    I do have a speed stir bit I don't use it for the FAS/DPD chlorine test. I angle the bottle about -30 to -45 degrees and then apply the drop one at a time while tapping the test tube so that it can mix accordingly. I agree I do think it's a testing error. I checked the chlorine levels again...
  9. kaymaza

    Does this look like mustard algae?

    Yup it's been off.
  10. kaymaza

    Does this look like mustard algae?

    Alright so I performed another OCLT and yesterday evening after sunset FC was 15 CC 0. This morning before sunrise FC was 17.5 🤔 and CC 0. No visible algae present. The SLAM process took about 2 days. Not sure why my FC went up to 17.5 but nevertheless, does 2 days of SLAM sound okay as long as...
  11. kaymaza

    Does this look like mustard algae?

    OCLT performed. Yesterday evening FC was 4.5, CC 0. This morning FC was 3.5, CC 0. I'm right on the border. I guess right now I should just continue to observe?
  12. kaymaza

    Does this look like mustard algae?

    Forgot to mention that I'm currently adding CYA. That shouldn't affect the results of the OCLT in any way correct?
  13. kaymaza

    Does this look like mustard algae?

    Okay will do. I'll plan to perform OCLT. Thanks!
  14. kaymaza

    Does this look like mustard algae?

    Here's another video that I took just now. There is a wind advisory here in the Las Vegas valley so I'm not sure if this could also just be dirt that has collected at the bottom.
  15. kaymaza

    Does this look like mustard algae?

    Hey everyone so today I was getting ready to brush the bottom of my pool when I noticed this collection at the bottom. I thought it was just dirt but I'm also wondering if this could actually be mustard algae? I swept it towards the main drain and it suspended into the pool like it was dirt...
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  18. kaymaza

    Discrepancy with pool store's test results

    Thanks everyone for your input! I'm glad I found this community. Moving forward I'll just rely on my TF 100 test kit
  19. kaymaza

    Discrepancy with pool store's test results

    Thanks fellow Vegas valley neighbor for the recommendations 👌
  20. kaymaza

    Discrepancy with pool store's test results

    I have the PH-009(I)A pen type pH meter which came with my TF 100 kit. I calibrated it with the solutions that it came with but perhaps I should recalibrate.
  21. kaymaza

    Discrepancy with pool store's test results

    Sorry I forgot to mention that I took the pH with my pH meter which read the pH as 8.0.
  22. kaymaza

    Discrepancy with pool store's test results

    Hey everyone so today I went to Leslie's Pool Supplies to have them run my water sample and compare their results to what I'm getting. Here are their results: FC 0.26 TC 3.98 pH 7.2 TA 84 CH 307 CYA 24 Iron 0 Copper 0.1 Phosphates 0 Salt 1220 I was surprised with their FC result because I just...
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  24. kaymaza

    Pump Run Time

    Sorry to hijack your thread. I have the same pump as you and wanted to ask how you went about connecting your pool pump to the iAqualink app? My pool builder told me that it wasn't possible to do that.
  25. kaymaza

    How to adjust pump speed

    Hey everyone I have a new in ground pool and spa and I'm trying to get acquainted with my pool equipment. How would I adjust the speed for the spa return jets? I have a spa mode feature and I wanted to lower the speed so I can brush away the sediment on the spa floor that way it can collect into...
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  27. kaymaza

    Should I get a pool vacuum?

    Hey everyone so I have a Paramount In Floor cleaning system but I do notice that there's still some leftover sediment and debris at the bottom of my pool and spa despite having this in floor cleaning system. I try to brush the sediment to suspend it that way it can go through the filter but it...
  28. kaymaza

    Trying to lower pH

    Hey everyone just some updates I checked my pH this evening and it was 7.8 with a TA of 100. Because my TA was on the high side and with my pH still on the high side of ideal, I went ahead with the Pool Math app recs and added about 30 oz instead of the suggested 37 oz to lower both the TA along...
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  30. kaymaza

    Initial Pool Chemistry

    Is that because the salt water generator isn't even working unless the water temperature is consistently above 55 deg F? Just curious to know the reason why we should hold off on waiting to add salt.