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I'm not aware of a low salt version. It is several years old but I did get a new main board last year. The discrepancy existed with the old board too. 1800 was when I opened which is pretty typical. I haven't added any salt because the SWCG was saying 2600. Last year I kept it closer to high...

I forgot to update my signature. I used to have a T-15 but found an unopened T-9 so I used it. I made sure to update the panel to T-9

I am not getting a low salt message yet. Readings are 2600-2800 depending on the day. I want to add a bit to ensure it doesn't go under 2600 which will trigger the low salt indicator. Historically I aimed for 3000-3200 but that was with a cell with matching results. Does having a low drop test...

I've had this discrepancy since changing the cell about a year ago. It was in an unopened box that the previous owner left so it was several years old when installed. Not sure why it was lying around but decided to give it a try. No problems with it other than the different readings. Taylor drop...

This is what my pool store uses. I read that this requires more reagent. I live in Canada and buy the big bottle from TF Test Kits but try to use the minimum I have to because of the hassle to buy it from the US.

I have experimented with where to hold it because the reflection is part of what confuses me. When I look straight down I don't know if I should be looking for 0.5 seconds, 1 second....?

I bought the yellow one but even after calibrating it was way off from my Taylor drop test - brand new reagents bought from them.

I love my Taylor K2006 test kit but I always struggle with the CYA test. What is the definition of 'quick glance'? I am always wondering if I am looking too long or not long enough. I fill to each line and work my way up but am never sure if I saw the dot because I looked too long. I look...

Thanks for your input. Getting chems balanced was quicker and easier than I expected! The sand change seems to have resolved whatever was causing the issue with sand in the pool. This site has helped me with so many of my questions and saved me $$$. I just became a gold supporter! Keep up the...

sand was just replaced. tech said that laterals and gaskets are fine and that the sand in the pool was because sand was old and filter was quite dirty. When it gets old the grains get finer and can bypass the system. Does this sound reasonable? I admit that I haven't been good at monitoring the...

I have no idea how old sand is or how well the previous owners maintained the pool. I haven't replaced it in the 10 years I've been here. Since I don't have time to tackle this project myself I figured the cost of a few bags of sand is worth it.

I think I am almost there! A couple of questions however.... TA for fill water was 70. Is this normal? I retested and still getting that. 25ml CH test did not turn blue. It started as link red/pink then went clear. I did a 10ml test adding 5 drops of R12 first as I read about in a post and got a...

Water is scheduled to be filled today via garden hose (municipal water) which I was told would take about 24 hours or so to complete. Is this the correct order of adding/adjusting chems? I have the Taylor 2006 and salt test kits. - test fill water to get a baseline - add 5 - 20kg bags of salt...

My target TA is 70. I keep it 60-80 as recommended. should I target 60 instead? What is the harm in it being lower than that?

I'm starting to think about my upcoming pool opening... Generally I find that my chem levels stay consistent throughout the season so I don't have to add too much too it other than occasional top ups. The one exception is PH. When I do my weekly tests I am always around 8.0 so I add muriatic...

How did you get your order duty exempt? I tried that but there was no applicable category and checking the box they wanted proof that it was from NA. Having said that, I paid $6.99 plus duty and $10 for Shippsy to ship to my house. Still a good deal. Next time I will pick up instead. I had it...

Thank you for the link!! I figure once I get the chems balanced they should be able to maintain it.

I'm am helping a neighbor who just got a Coleman above ground pool. It has a vinyl liner and apparently you tear it down at the end of the season. Are the chem levels the same as a permanent pool? It uses chlorine which I'm not as familiar with as I have a swg. The manual has the following...

My pool store is not doing water tests due to lockdown. I can't imagine not having a proper test kit!

That's why I like ordering reagents from TFTest kits. I get more of what I need! There are a couple of companies offering shipping to Niagara Falls, then they bring them over the border and take care of taxes/duties. Fees seem reasonable. I am trying one of them. Will let you know how it works...

Any issue with it clearing customs because it's chems? I am wondering about this vs having it shipped to someone in the US and them forwarding to me. $188+$35? Was it the refill kit or other stuff added? Price seems a little high for just reagents.

How do you smooth them down? Fine sandpaper??

Thank you all. Rubbing alcohol (50% concentration) cleaned most of it, just not the line where the magnetic bean touches and the creaves of the magnet. Looks much better though!! Will try some muriatic acid to get the last bit. It took quite a bit of rubbing to get the black marks off so will...

Good to know! I think I have the same issue as replacing battery did not fix my issue.

My test tubes and magnet have some black specs and starting to look cloudy. What is the best way to clean them? I read a post about using muratic acid or vinegar but want to make sure that I don't damage the magnet.

Thanks. Just installed so don't want to risk warranty issue. I will increase it to recommended level. Since I have swg I am always checking for ph level being too high.

The recommended levels page of tfp says that CH for swg pool should be 0-300 (don't add). My newly installed hayward h250 manual says that it should be 200-400. If too low it could be corrosive to heat exchanger. Which should I follow? I current get a reading of 50 and in the past never...

I'm very happy with the chem balance of my pool except for the ph level. I usually test once a week and it is usually 8.0 unless it has rained. Other than muriatic acid I rarely have to add chems during the season. I read a post indicating that lowering ta to 60 would help. Would that help to...

I am getting the 316ml now too. I'm not sure what I changed or what I did but it seems to be working as expected now. weird. thank you.

oops. I was confusing the CH test with Borates! When I remove that from the app it still tells me that I should be adding 1.7 liters, which based on my test is still too high.