1st test, newbie

[gussie1966]

First test. couple hours left to fill. No FC. Pool math says to add 76oz of 10% bleach and 80 oz of stabilizer. pH also looks high. Any input? thanks

 

[RonsPlc]

Add the CYA, and the bleach... when the cya is dissolved, re-test for Ph.

CYA is a mild acid, and it will knock your Ph down a bit.

 

[gussie1966]

Thanks! So guessing my numbers look good for my pool. Hoping I got it right. Input everything in pool math. Thanks again

 

[RonsPlc]

Have you added the salt yet for your SWG?

Do you have a test for salt levels?

Bring your FC up with bleach... confirm that FC is correct (test)... then turn your SWG on. That way, all your SWG has to do is to maintain the chlorine level for your pool, and doesn't have to kill itself trying to bring it up from nothing.

please update your signature to tell us that you have the TF100 kit (I saw the instruction sheet in your picture, and recognized it).

 

[gussie1966]

ok so I added the 76oz of 10% bleach and 80 oz of stabilizer and this is my test result. Plus CYA is 30. Any input? thanks

 

[AftonJeeper]

Your in sunny FL so you may burn through FC quickly until you CYA gets dissolved, some down there run a CYA of 40-50. I would set your target at 10 FC and let it fall down to 4-5 area and maintain it there until you get a chance to add salt and get the SWG up an running. Use the FAS-DPD test out lined here to make sure you reach 10 or close to it. It should take about 15-30 minutes after you add the liquid chlorine to get there.

 

[gussie1966]

Added 48 oz liquid chlorine. here's my regular test. maybe about a 2-3 on chlorine

 

[gussie1966]

My 1st complete readings:
CL: 2.5
PH: 7.7
FC: 3
CC: 0.5
TC: 3.5
CH: 150
TA: 160
CYA: 25

 

[gussie1966]

here's this morning test. CYA 30. Can anyone tell me if we're good to swim?

 

[Jezza]

I'm working from your earlier FAS-DPD result but your travelling a bit low on the FC, you want to get it up around 6 FC perhaps even a little higher if your losing it quickly until you can get your SWG going and raise the CYA. See the FC/CYA chart. You never want to be getting your FC below the minimum level.

 

[gussie1966]

CL: 4
PH: 7.7
FC:4
CC: 0.0
TC: 4
CH: 150
TA: 150
CYA: 35



Is it swim time yet? thanks for any help

 

[Jezza]

Yep definitely swim time. Keep that FC up though.