cfherrman
TFP Guide
The 2006 is too small, I have one
2006c or tf100
Or be nickel and dime with running out and refills
2006c or tf100
Or be nickel and dime with running out and refills
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DeanP66
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The K2006 is fine unless you have a green pool. If so, you will run out of reagents for the the chlorine test rather quickly.
cfherrman
TFP Guide
2006 only has 6 cya tests, that doesn't last long, leads to not testing your cya enougg. Cya is the most important test as well. I have already used half of my cya test this year.
I hope you stay with us, if you do not, keep this in mind.
Most pool stores and companies will not condone, nor help with you maintaining the FC in the ranges we suggest (there are peer reviewed articles that back us up).
Most pool stores do not care if you keep adding CYA or Calcium to your water till you need to drain and re-fill.
Most pool stores are going based off of the chemical companies directives, so you are trusting the people who want your money to tell you what you need when you don't have the information to protect yourself from being abused.
If you are skeptical of TFP then go to amazon and buy your kit directly from Taylor. The same company that provides the test kits in most pool stores (the ones for sale to the public if they have any at all).
Most pool stores and companies will not condone, nor help with you maintaining the FC in the ranges we suggest (there are peer reviewed articles that back us up).
Most pool stores do not care if you keep adding CYA or Calcium to your water till you need to drain and re-fill.
Most pool stores are going based off of the chemical companies directives, so you are trusting the people who want your money to tell you what you need when you don't have the information to protect yourself from being abused.
If you are skeptical of TFP then go to amazon and buy your kit directly from Taylor. The same company that provides the test kits in most pool stores (the ones for sale to the public if they have any at all).
I am still here, I purchased the Taylor K-2006 Test Kit Comp Chlorine FAS_DPD[FONT="] today will be here on Wednesday and then I can get down to business.[/FONT]
DeanP66
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You will be glad you did. What the pool stores give you is a stop-gap solution. It might work in the short term, but more problems are right around the corner. That's how they get you to keep coming back in for more and more chemicals and magic potions that they sell. If you follow this sight's advice, once your pool is clear, it's basically as simple as maintaining the FC/CYA relationship. You won't be adding any more CYA like people who use tablets and powdered shock, so you'll only have to focus on making sure you add the right amount of liquid chlorine. Once in a while you'll have to adjust your pH down with muriatic acid and that's about it. It really will be that easy.
You've already taken the most important step. The test kit will be your number one tool in your arsenal so you know exactly what is going on in your pool. You won't have to guess what to add.
You've already taken the most important step. The test kit will be your number one tool in your arsenal so you know exactly what is going on in your pool. You won't have to guess what to add.
I have been reading the Pool School Book and there is a lot of great info there. I have been reading about Mustard Algae and looks like that is what I have been seeing in my pool, vacuum it and a few days later comes back. looks like I will have to SLAM my pool after I take reading of the chemistry of my pool. My test kit will be here today.
Great news! Do some tests and post up the numbers if you feel you want our advice. There is an article on Extended Test Kit Direction. Link in my siggy. It gives some good, helpful hints. It may be good to read through it while your waiting.
- Jul 8, 2013
- 94
- Pool Size
- 25000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Truclear / Ei
Not bad, not bad. Your FC is a bit low for your CYA. You can always check with the [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA], but you want to target 6-8FC and never below 4 FC. Water clear? Like crystal clear? I'd get some bleach in there to get you up to 6-8FC, PoolMath says about 55oz of 6% bleach should do it. Could be worth it to do a Overnight Chlorine Loss Test as well just to make sure we've not got anything growing that we might need to SLAM. PH up a tad too and I think you're in good shape. CH is fine and not really needed in vinyl.
I am going to check the overnight chlorine loss because I think I have Mustard Algea
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I am going to check the overnight chlorine loss because I think I have Mustard Algea. water is a little cloudy too.
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I am going to check the overnight chlorine loss because I think I have Mustard Algea. water is a little cloudy too.
- Jul 8, 2013
- 94
- Pool Size
- 25000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Truclear / Ei
Ok got ya. Yeah, let me roll back my recommendations then. If your water isn't clear and pass the OCLT, it's likely time to SLAM Process
Great job with the testing.
If visible algae is present, the you need to perform the SLAM process. No need to perform the OCLT, since you can see the algae. That test won’t tell you any additional information. Leave everything where it is for chems and add chlorine to get to SLAM level. Brush and test often. While doing the FC test, use the 10ml sample. There is no need to be more precise than that.
If visible algae is present, the you need to perform the SLAM process. No need to perform the OCLT, since you can see the algae. That test won’t tell you any additional information. Leave everything where it is for chems and add chlorine to get to SLAM level. Brush and test often. While doing the FC test, use the 10ml sample. There is no need to be more precise than that.
cfherrman
TFP Guide
Just go ahead and SLAM Process, then you kill everything while it's easy and start fresh.
After slam just keep your pH in the 7's, your ta will drive up the pH and when it gets 7.8 hit it to 7.4-7.6 with muratic acid, your numbers are great! (Except FC)
After slam just keep your pH in the 7's, your ta will drive up the pH and when it gets 7.8 hit it to 7.4-7.6 with muratic acid, your numbers are great! (Except FC)
Just check the date stamp. There will be a code 18XXX 18 is the year. XXX is the day number for that year. Grab stuff less than three or four months old.
My pool water is not green just a little cloudy. The green I see is on the bottom near the the sides and on the sides.I brush it and it goes away but comes back in 3 to 4 days.
cfherrman
TFP Guide