So I've had (signature) pool setup for about 3-4 weeks now, and I decided to get a OTO test kit at the local pool store.
Based on about 1500 gallons, I've had the SWC set to run for an hour every day.
Yesterday, at 4pm, I tested the water and got 0.5 TC (maybe lower), and my pH was 8.2 (maybe higher).
I switched on the SWC and set it to run for 2 hours. About an hour later, I did the test again, with the exact same results.
The SWC seems to be happy with the salt content (40#'s), and I see the cloudy water that goes by the clear tube when it switches on, so it seems like it is working.
I have put zero chemicals in the water since I opened the pool, as before I found TFP, I was unaware that I needed to do anything else except run the SWC every day.
I have a K-2006 coming, but until then, I'm left with just the basic kit.
Should I first be adding Muraitic acid to lower the pH?
Is it weird that I see almost zero chlorine, but haven't had problems with things growing in the water?
Based on about 1500 gallons, I've had the SWC set to run for an hour every day.
Yesterday, at 4pm, I tested the water and got 0.5 TC (maybe lower), and my pH was 8.2 (maybe higher).
I switched on the SWC and set it to run for 2 hours. About an hour later, I did the test again, with the exact same results.
The SWC seems to be happy with the salt content (40#'s), and I see the cloudy water that goes by the clear tube when it switches on, so it seems like it is working.
I have put zero chemicals in the water since I opened the pool, as before I found TFP, I was unaware that I needed to do anything else except run the SWC every day.
I have a K-2006 coming, but until then, I'm left with just the basic kit.
Should I first be adding Muraitic acid to lower the pH?
Is it weird that I see almost zero chlorine, but haven't had problems with things growing in the water?