I finally got my Taylor TF-100 Kit (and I added the Salt Kit) yesterday and did my first test. I also had Leslie's do it before hand so I would have something to compare/contrast against. This is for a brand new (6 month old) fiberglass in-ground pool.
Here are the results and keep in mind this was my first time doing my own tests...
FC: 3.5
TC: 4.0
Salt: 3200 (Leslies reported 2700 and suggested a bag of salt -- sales technique?)
CH: 625 (Leslie's reported 350) -- NOTE: this is a Fiberglass IG pool
CYA: 80 ppm
TA: 100 ppm
pH: 8.0 -- added muriatic acid last night after dark
EDIT: I just tested our tap water and the CH was 200.
The one that is off the charts is the CH. I know for a fact that our water in North Texas is quite hard and I do see some scaling around the waterline tile and there was scaling inside the SWG when I cleaned it last week, but how do I get the CH down to an acceptable level?
Do I have to drain it down a bit? I can only drain a few inches via the skimmer since we do not have a floor drain.
Or, are there chemical options here?
This is all new to me so wanted to ping the experts!!
Bryan
Here are the results and keep in mind this was my first time doing my own tests...
FC: 3.5
TC: 4.0
Salt: 3200 (Leslies reported 2700 and suggested a bag of salt -- sales technique?)
CH: 625 (Leslie's reported 350) -- NOTE: this is a Fiberglass IG pool
CYA: 80 ppm
TA: 100 ppm
pH: 8.0 -- added muriatic acid last night after dark
EDIT: I just tested our tap water and the CH was 200.
The one that is off the charts is the CH. I know for a fact that our water in North Texas is quite hard and I do see some scaling around the waterline tile and there was scaling inside the SWG when I cleaned it last week, but how do I get the CH down to an acceptable level?
Do I have to drain it down a bit? I can only drain a few inches via the skimmer since we do not have a floor drain.
Or, are there chemical options here?
This is all new to me so wanted to ping the experts!!
Bryan
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