Well, the pool is still covered and closed, but I decided to test my water.
FC - 4 (pretty good, since I didn't add bleach all winter)
CC - 0
pH - 7.4
TA - 50
CH - 30 (vinyl, so I don't care)
CYA - ?30
I should mention that during the winter, I pump off the cover into the pool. I know rain water is acidic, so that is probably why the pH is low. That might also explain the low TA. I will have to get a sample of some (maybe it will be in the form of snow, by the looks of the forecast) and test pH and alkalinity. I remember about water temp effecting pH, but I forget if cold makes it higher or lower.
FC - 4 (pretty good, since I didn't add bleach all winter)
CC - 0
pH - 7.4
TA - 50
CH - 30 (vinyl, so I don't care)
CYA - ?30
I should mention that during the winter, I pump off the cover into the pool. I know rain water is acidic, so that is probably why the pH is low. That might also explain the low TA. I will have to get a sample of some (maybe it will be in the form of snow, by the looks of the forecast) and test pH and alkalinity. I remember about water temp effecting pH, but I forget if cold makes it higher or lower.