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Write down the results before you move to the next test. Was that 10 1/2 or 11? :scratch:

Best to find some 100% generic ascorbic acid, vitamin C pills, white. No dyes or other metals.

Taylor K-1766 test kit. My water was at 4500ppm after 6 years of a drain/refill and prior to adding my SWCG. Yes I could taste the salt. Now at 3500ppm not so much. I suspect using more of the lower % liquid raises salt faster.

Well done you have made good progress in the last couple of weeks. Here are a few short videos to explain the TFP concepts.

A Stenner pump and bulk chlorine in a drums would be another solution for vacations and saving a little $ ... maybe. Stenner Pumps Manufacturer of Peristaltic Metering Pumps

Some car owners will fill up their fuel tanks or electric batteries whenever the gauge reads 1/2 or maybe 1/3 full. Some wait until their low fuel light has been on for several days, then only put in $20 worth of fuel. After a year both have spent the same on fuel if they have driven the same...

Are you testing after you add chlorine in the evening? What is your daily FCppm loss? I

Reasonable is subjective some think even owning a pool is unreasonable. :mrgreen: I have high TA fill water and found that once my pool water TA reached 60ppm the pH became much more stable. Using more fill water during summer will push the pool TA up so anticipate that by have muriatic acid...

This is what I keyed on in your initial question. Your TA/pH is not making your pool water cloudy. Perhaps your fill water was not always at 200ppm TA? It is now. Your pool is cloudy and you are seeing and vacuuming up dead algae after 3# Cal Hypo. I understand you appear to have passed...

Maybe a huge pool party at your at your place while away? Check your recycle can for empties. :whoot:

This thread was a long and winding road, glad you resolved your issues and are back on track. This points out the many variables when trying to determine a proper diagnosis. Thanks for tracking this through and documenting it for the TFP data base. I'm sure it will be of value to someone...

Focus on the cloudy water first. Run an with your test kit. You may have a bigger issue so follow the test link instructions and diagnose this right away. Your high TA issue will take some time, only use Muriatic Acid and simply lower your pH when it nears 8. Dont stress this situation...

Perhaps organic material staining? Try the stain removal tests listed in the link from my previous post for organic material and iron.

Do you use a yard service? Any chance these are fertilizer pellet stains, perhaps iron? Stains in Your Pool

Test your fill water for TA, CH and pH so you can anticipate the effects of topping off during the summer. Use Pool Math to estimate your use of trichlor tabs and the changes to your pH and especially your CYA ppm in amounts not readily detectable with the CYA turbidity test. Keep your FC well...

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Getting your TA to 50-60ppm will slow your pH rise and lower your CSI as will keeping your pH in the low 7s if possible. Test your fill water for TA and CH to anticipate effects of adding water. Don't be in a rush to add sodium bicarbonate when your TA is above 50ppm especially if your fill...

You will appreciate a magnetic stirrer and the bottom light. Like new windshield wipers on a rainy day....sort of.

Has anyone been tracking the prices of SWCG units and replacement cells since 2020? With rising chlorine prices, economic inflation and now recent trade limitations on rare earth metals I expect we will be seeing significant price pressue moving forward. :shark:

Have you considered this option? Expensive upfront investment but you may be saving time and $ which is a good thing. :cheers: https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/salt-water-chlorine-generators/

You FC loss of 4ppm is on the high side but not uncommon at peak season with frequent use. Keeping FC always in the target zone is critical now and stay well above the minimum., You may have a low level algae population which you can diagnose tonight. . If you pass then you can slightly raise...

https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/salt-water-chlorine-generators/

Peak season FC loss can get up to 4ppm and adding liquid chlorine daily is expected. Are you and others using the pool each day? Run an with your test kit to be sure all is well. Wait until you pass the OCLT then calculate how much CYA needed to raise your level by 5ppm and see if that helps...

Stay in well into your target zone with your FC before and after your party, I would suggest getting a couple of gallons of liquid chlorine (no additives) on hand now and be proactive with your FC levels with frequent testing. Have a fun time with your clean pool.

https://www.taylortechnologies.com/en/page/137/caring-for-your-test-kit-and-reagents

Any bodys using the pool prior to testing the FC drop? Do an to be sure and if you pass ok then add 10ppm of CYA to your pool to raise it to 50ppm then after several days test your daily FC loss again.

I really like this video, it strikes at the heart of so many pool owners frustrating pool issues. This one aims at pool store issues but needs adding free testing is :poop:.

What is your estimated test result? Can you identify a range? Are you between 30 and 100? What is your target CYA ppm? What kit are you using? Remember results are rounded up to the next 10th, no middle numbers

I just saw you have the Taylor K-2005 test kit. Be aware this kit has an upper limit on your ability to test FC levels and is not as precise as the FAS-DPD test. If you get behind the curve and develop an algae problem you will be unable to use the and clear your pool water properly. You...

Your pH is fine at 7.6 but you do need FC ASAP, very important with your water temps now.