Got the water tested at Leslie's and tested it myself for the first time using a TF-100 as well.
Leslie's results
FC - 6
TC - 6
CH - 300
CYA - 125
TA - 220
pH - 7.6
TDS - 2600
Pho - 1000
They recommended draining the pool. When we didn't want to do that, they recommended using muriatic acid to lower pH as an immediate next step but mentioned that there is not much that can be done without draining. So, today after 1 gallon of muriatic acid in the pool and using my kit, here are my results:
pH - 7.2
Cl > 5
FC - 25
CC - 0
TC - 25
TA - 210
CH - 650
CYA > 100
Free Chlorine and Calcium Hardness are way off from Leslie's tests - not sure which ones are accurate (there could definitely be beginner's error in my tests!)
We've been using the pool with no complaints - water is clear, no algae, no skin/eye irritation. As I mentioned before, I've used 1 gallon of muriatic acid and I removed the floater with the chlorine pucks.
Anyway, bigger question is what can I do to balance the water?
Leslie's results
FC - 6
TC - 6
CH - 300
CYA - 125
TA - 220
pH - 7.6
TDS - 2600
Pho - 1000
They recommended draining the pool. When we didn't want to do that, they recommended using muriatic acid to lower pH as an immediate next step but mentioned that there is not much that can be done without draining. So, today after 1 gallon of muriatic acid in the pool and using my kit, here are my results:
pH - 7.2
Cl > 5
FC - 25
CC - 0
TC - 25
TA - 210
CH - 650
CYA > 100
Free Chlorine and Calcium Hardness are way off from Leslie's tests - not sure which ones are accurate (there could definitely be beginner's error in my tests!)
We've been using the pool with no complaints - water is clear, no algae, no skin/eye irritation. As I mentioned before, I've used 1 gallon of muriatic acid and I removed the floater with the chlorine pucks.
Anyway, bigger question is what can I do to balance the water?