First test results

[flintstone]

Here are my initial test results. What do I act on first?

FC: 4.0
CC: 0
Ph: 7.8
TA: 80
CH: 400
CYA: 30
Temp: 71
Salt: 3200

My gut says to adress the CYA as the manufacturer's suggested range is 60-80 ppm. While the CH is at the high end of the ideal range proposed by AquaLogic/ Goldline (200-400 ppm), I have some landscaping dirt blowing into the pool that may be causing the elevated number. The calculator indicates nearly five pounds of cyanuric acid. Can I pour this into the skimmer basket even though I use a cartridge filter? What other parameters are likely to change as a result of increasing the CYA? Where do I go first? Also, as I am transitioning from having a pool service (he shows up on Fridays, dumps in some muriatic acid and leaves, uh exits) should I wait until after he does his thing on Friday since it takes a week for the CYA to dissolve?

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Put the cya in a sock and hang in from a ladder, or put it in the skimmer.

I would lower the pH a smidge.

 

[JasonLion]

The CH level shouldn't be a problem unless it goes up.

CYA in a cartridge filter is fine. However, if you put the CYA in the skimmer it is important to not clean the filter for a week. That is why the sock approach The Mermaid Queen suggested is popular, no need to worry about the filter at all.

 

[flintstone]

I got the pH down to 7.4. As far as the sock goes, do you mean a regular athletic sock or is there a special pool sock? Sheesh.

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

As far as the sock goes, do you mean a regular athletic sock or is there a special pool sock? Sheesh.

a tube sock would be fine... a knee high stocking would also work.