Hi there! I am new to TFP and a new pool owner. We set up our new pool on 7/13/13, added the salt the next day, waited 24 hours with the pump running and then turned on the SWG per the instruction manual. I bought the cheap 3 way test from walmart you all recommend while I wait for my TF-100 to get here. My question is, what is total chlorine?...that is what the test results give me, not FC like your article says to be testing for. Or am I confused? lol Thanks in advance for your help!
Welcome to TFP!
Total Chlorine is Free Chlorine plus Combined Chlorine. If the water is in good shape, TC is very close to FC.
Total Chlorine is Free Chlorine plus Combined Chlorine. If the water is in good shape, TC is very close to FC.
Welcome to TFP!!!Where did you see a recommendation for a 3-way kit from Walmart? There is a 6-way that is ... OK.
You will be much better off with the TF-100
jblizzle said:
Where did you see a recommendation for a 3-way kit from Walmart? There is a 6-way that is ... OK.
You will be much better off with the TF-100
I just assumed the 3 way would be fine to get an inital idea of PH and Chlorine until my TF-100 gets here on Friday
It is, it's basically the same as the K-1000 that will come with the TF-100. It's fine for ballpark Chlorine and good for PH.
Welcome to tfp, Crystal0922
Have you read these pool school articles yet?:
Have you read these pool school articles yet?:
linen said:Welcome to tfp, Crystal0922
Have you read these pool school articles yet?:
Yes, I have read through almost all the articles in Pool School. I don't have all the info memorized yet, but I keep referring to the articles that pertain to my situation the most, such as the two you listed above. I am so glad I found this site, it is very helpful!
linen said:Welcome to tfp, Crystal0922
Have you read these pool school articles yet?:
Linen,
Can I ask why you have the copper bars disconnected on your SWG? I've noticed several people that say they have done that...
The copper is slowly deposited in the water to act as an algacide and will build up over time. Excess copper will turn the water a clear green, deposit stains on the liner, and causes blond hair to turn green. When you maintain your pool with proper chlorine levels you do not need an "algacide" and don't have to deal with difficult to remove stains and managing the copper in the water with sequestrants. The only way to remove the copper from the pool is to drain and refill with fresh water.
You can just unplug the connector or you can remove the bars themselves. You can find instructions to completely remove the copper bars here.