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First off here are my results after getting comfortable with the TF100. I shocked the pool based a preliminary results since the CC was at 1.0 prior.
FC = 10
CC = 0.5 (I am thinking less because it was ever so slight)
PH = 7.2 (or maybe less since I wasn't sure of the shading but certainly no where near 6.8)
TA = 140 (not sure what I need to do to lower it)
CH = 300 (Turned blue but are there supposed to be small blobs of pink or does the test require the blobs to turn blue as well. My first test I went to 350 to see if i could get rid of blobs )
CYA = a little less than 30
Anyways, just wondering what to do now besides a FC drop test tonight. Any suggestions besides that? Am I on the right track? Should I wait for FC to drop before using the pool? Do I need to add more chlorine? Namco by me is selling 6% gallons at $0.99. Is that good? Should I buy a lot?
Also how can you tell the inline chlorine feeder is even working? I put pucks in and put the gauge at 3 a week ago and there are still 3 pucks. Also, would heating the water change chemistry? Haven't turned it on because I was afraid it would. Also it has been raining on and off? Is that something to worry about as well?
Also I think I have a solar cover in the shed but haven't really opened it up. When should I be using it?
Sorry for all the questions... When I bought the home the pool was closed already and never really took inventory until we had it opened. BTW, still bent out of shape because I felt like I learned nothing from the people who opened it. Also when the time comes does anyone recommend anyone who closes pools? I am thinking of doing it myself but I don't want to screw up the plumbing!
Thanks again in advance!
First off here are my results after getting comfortable with the TF100. I shocked the pool based a preliminary results since the CC was at 1.0 prior.
FC = 10
CC = 0.5 (I am thinking less because it was ever so slight)
PH = 7.2 (or maybe less since I wasn't sure of the shading but certainly no where near 6.8)
TA = 140 (not sure what I need to do to lower it)
CH = 300 (Turned blue but are there supposed to be small blobs of pink or does the test require the blobs to turn blue as well. My first test I went to 350 to see if i could get rid of blobs )
CYA = a little less than 30
Anyways, just wondering what to do now besides a FC drop test tonight. Any suggestions besides that? Am I on the right track? Should I wait for FC to drop before using the pool? Do I need to add more chlorine? Namco by me is selling 6% gallons at $0.99. Is that good? Should I buy a lot?
Also how can you tell the inline chlorine feeder is even working? I put pucks in and put the gauge at 3 a week ago and there are still 3 pucks. Also, would heating the water change chemistry? Haven't turned it on because I was afraid it would. Also it has been raining on and off? Is that something to worry about as well?
Also I think I have a solar cover in the shed but haven't really opened it up. When should I be using it?
Sorry for all the questions... When I bought the home the pool was closed already and never really took inventory until we had it opened. BTW, still bent out of shape because I felt like I learned nothing from the people who opened it. Also when the time comes does anyone recommend anyone who closes pools? I am thinking of doing it myself but I don't want to screw up the plumbing!
Thanks again in advance!