Test numbers - how do they look?

[Razorhog]

Been trying to get the water balanced. Here are my current results:

FC 7
CC 0
pH 7.4
TA 50
CH 130
CYA 50

I was thinking of using Cal-Hypo until CH comes up to the 220 range, but that might take a long time. Looks like I need to add about 5 lbs of baking soda to raise TA to 70. Any suggestions?

 

[duraleigh]

How do you chlorinate? SWG or manual? How does your water look?

 

[Razorhog]

How do you chlorinate? SWG or manual? How does your water look?

I manually chlorinate. I've been using bleach to SLAM for a few days and the water is gorgeous.

 

[Richard320]

I'd say you have things figured out.

Yes to raising TA with baking soda.
I don't know that I'd worry about CH in a fiberglass pool. But some simple number crunching says that if you lose 2 FC each day and use Cal-hypo to chlorinate, you'll add 10 CH every week. A 25 lb bucket will add 87 CH. Your call.

 

[Razorhog]

If CH is not critical with fiberglass, I'll just raise TA and enjoy the pool. Bleach will be much cheaper than a big bucket of 73% cal hypo from the pool store.


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[duraleigh]

That's a great ;looking pool and great looking pool water!

I can't add anything to Richard320's excellent post.

 

[Razorhog]

That's a great ;looking pool and great looking pool water!

I can't add anything to Richard320's excellent post.

Thanks! I'll pick up some Bakin' soda and go to work.