Help me remember how to use theK-2006 test kit

[swom]

Pool after testing is showing no FC PH is 7.9 and Alka 140 ppm pool is cloudy and a little (very little) green. Hubby is just using test strips which shows everything fine...........well obvious it's not thus the color and cloudiness....he just keeps dumping shock and baking soda for no reason....HELP!!!
What is normal PH and ALKA?
Thanks!

 

[jblizzle]

Have you review Pool School? Everything is still there in the articles.

Baking soda is a BAD idea since the TA is already pretty high.

If you have the K2006, why did you not post a full set of results:
Extended Test Instructions

 

[Richard320]

http://www.troublefreepool.com/pool-school/recommended_levels
pH should be 7.2 - 7.8 Lower end is better for the shock process.
TA should be roughly 70 or above. If it's over 120, don't increase it any.
Green water means algae which means bleach is needed. Lots of it. The shock process.

http://www.troublefreepool.com/extended-test-kit-directions-t25081.html explains the tests in detail.
Also, lookee here: videos! http://www.youtube.com/user/TF100TestKit

Have you seen this thread? help-me-not-murder-my-husband-t61480.html

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[swom]

TY for the answers

http://www.troublefreepool.com/pool-school/recommended_levels
pH should be 7.2 - 7.8 Lower end is better for the shock process.
TA should be roughly 70 or above. If it's over 120, don't increase it any.
Green water means algae which means bleach is needed. Lots of it. The shock process.

http://www.troublefreepool.com/extended-test-kit-directions-t25081.html explains the tests in detail.
Also, lookee here: videos! http://www.youtube.com/user/TF100TestKit

Have you seen this thread? help-me-not-murder-my-husband-t61480.html

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