2nd water testing reading

[colrhino]

So, I just tested the water for the 2nd time after taking over my own maintenance. Over the past two days we’ve had a large family gathering w/lots of little kids, playing all day long. We also have a waterfall that my wife likes to let run all day. Not sure what I expected to see, but my readings were not that much different from my first water test I did last Thursday. Here are the numbers- (older numbers from last Thursday in parentheses).

FC- 5.5 (6.5)
CC- 0 (0)
pH - 8.0 (8.0)
TA- 110 (130)
CH- 210 (240)
CYA - 35 (30)
Salt - 3200 (3800)

Water is clear. Pool water temp was 80* this morning. I added about a quart of muriatic acid last Thur after testing, and also today (same amount) to lower the pH. Looks like my TA is still too high and my CH still too low? What are your recommendations, please? Thank you.
Here’s a picture of the water. The white is only a reflection, there is nothing on the surface of the water.

 

[mknauss]

I would suggest raising your CYA to 70 and adjusting your FC to target level for that. Adjust your SWCG to maintain in target.

With your higher TA and pH there is no rush to add calcium. I would say you want to keep your pH in the 7's. So you might want to test that more often. We suggest daily (FC and pH) until you are very confident in how your pool acts.

Good job.