fc testing

Hi guys. So, long story short I just finished locating and piecing together a Bestway 24x12. She’s all filled up and looking pretty good. Since I had issues with getting filter up and running for about a week, I think I accumulated the beginnings of some algae. Luckily it’s been dying and...

If a pool is covered and both TC and FC are zero, what would prevent chlorine from being increased after chlorine is added? There are many posts here that suggest increasing CYA in "chlorine lock." My understanding, however, is that CYA will prevent chlorine degradation from taking place...

How much liquid chlorine do you add per day? I’m in DFW area with about a 20k gallon pebble tech pool. The pool is mostly in direct sun but it gets a good amount of shade starting around 3 pm this time of year. I have been using tabs and watching my CYA closely, it is now at 40-50 so I’m...

. Re: North Texas in ground pool I'm inaccurately estimating at 10-12k gallons. I've learned a few pool facts over the past week or so after moving into my house w/pool ( 20 year old pool ). Prior to this, I've had zero pool experience. The previous owner left me with a couple bags of shock...

I am in my 1st SLAM and am having a hard time testing FC due to my Taylor kit only reading up to 10ppm. I have tried to half the test but don't feel I am getting a good read. Do you all have any suggestions of tests that read higher FC? I am supposed to be staying at 24ppm and can not verify...