What am I doing wrong?

[4ever3]

Hi all,

Just had a new AGP installed Friday (24' X 48" 13,500 gallons) and the water topped off late Saturday early Sunday morning and I wanted to start off with BBB but the numbers I'm getting from my test kit (Leslie's / Taylor 81-330) make no sense when plugged into the pool math site...
1- FC
2- TC
2- Br
8- PH
1100- TA
1000- CH
0- CYA

I've ran the tests twice and gotten the same numbers, but the amount of muratic acid the calculator tells me to put in is like 596oz, and says I need to replace 74% of the water. Somethings not right on my end. I don't want to go to the pool store to get my numbers lined out. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

This is water from the hose and at this point is very clear.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jimrahbe]

4ever3,

Your test results are a perfect example as to why we only use test results from an approved test kit. We need to be able to compare apples to apples, and the only way we can do that is if everyone uses the same basic test kit. I recommend the TF100.

I suspect it wants you to replace the water to get your CH down.. but then is your 1,000 CH an accurate number?

You must have made some error in pool math as it tells me that you only need 20 oz of MA to lower your pH to 7.5

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[4ever3]

Thanks Jim,

I was afraid someone would say that, but that was the only kit I could get my hands on locally. I'll call more pool stores and see if I can locate one of the recommended kits...

 

[Jimrahbe]

4ever3,

Most pool stores do not carry the required kit.

Please read this... Test Kit Comparison
Test Kit Comparison

Jim R.

 

[4ever3]

Thanks again Jim, I'm hoping all is well until I get the correct kit, I knew better when I bought that one, but guess what, I bought it anyway...

Jeremy

 

[PAGirl]

Did you remember to put the correct pool volume in http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html ?

 

[4ever3]

Yes ma'am, 13,500 gallons...

 

[4ever3]

Ok, got the Taylor 81329 and that has made all the difference!

Thanks TFP!