Just started with new water and adopting this TFP method. Looking for feedback and any tips. Refilled pool on Friday and picked up Taylor test kit yesterday.
Pool water looks amazing.
Current readings:
FC 3.5
CC 0.5
pH 7.5
TA 130
CH 220
CYA 40 (very, very close to 30 on scale)
A few questions:
1. Should I target something specific for TA and CH, or just watch them and keep them in the acceptable range?
2. Am I correct to think that CYA should remain "lower" in the 30 to 40 range to reduce required chlorine usage (i.e., lower FC target), or will the Arizona sun eat more of my chlorine at that CYA level?
3. As I read and learned from this group, I am left wondering why so many place suggest a FC range of 2.0 to 4.0PPM with not regard for CYA level, when CYA levels impact the target FC so much?
That's all for now. Thanks for helping me get started.
Pool water looks amazing.
Current readings:
FC 3.5
CC 0.5
pH 7.5
TA 130
CH 220
CYA 40 (very, very close to 30 on scale)
A few questions:
1. Should I target something specific for TA and CH, or just watch them and keep them in the acceptable range?
2. Am I correct to think that CYA should remain "lower" in the 30 to 40 range to reduce required chlorine usage (i.e., lower FC target), or will the Arizona sun eat more of my chlorine at that CYA level?
3. As I read and learned from this group, I am left wondering why so many place suggest a FC range of 2.0 to 4.0PPM with not regard for CYA level, when CYA levels impact the target FC so much?
That's all for now. Thanks for helping me get started.