Is it normal for FC to go from 7 in the morning to 3 in the evening with 90° weather of all sun? Given a cya of 40.
About to use tf100 for first time!!
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dkimble
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4 seems a little high... Typically 1-3ppm... Is there a solar cover on it? Without a cover I loose 2ppm a day and with it's about 1ppm... My CYA is 40.
dkimble
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What is it used by people today?
4ppm is a little high but I've seen it in my pool when I have 4-5 kids in it with the cover off in full sun all day.
BattleOfYakima
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In the summer? Yes. That is within the allowed range for this time of year (up to 4ppm/day). More than 4 a day without bathers or excessive rain could be a heads up to a problem though.
If you wish to make sure you're not fighting the early stages of an algae bloom, you can Overnight Chlorine Loss Test.
If you have been doing a good job keeping above the min FC (ideally in target) and wish to attempt to use lose less FC to the sun, you could consider raising CYA to 50 or 60 (no higher).
Pros - more sun protection = less FC lost to sun = potential $ savings on bleach
Cons - must maintain higher FC according to [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA], higher FC means more drops of FAS-DPD testing reagent = refills sooner, not as much CYA room to play with = must be more cautious if frequent user of trichlor pucks for vacations/work trips
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If you wish to make sure you're not fighting the early stages of an algae bloom, you can Overnight Chlorine Loss Test.
If you have been doing a good job keeping above the min FC (ideally in target) and wish to attempt to use lose less FC to the sun, you could consider raising CYA to 50 or 60 (no higher).
Pros - more sun protection = less FC lost to sun = potential $ savings on bleach
Cons - must maintain higher FC according to [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA], higher FC means more drops of FAS-DPD testing reagent = refills sooner, not as much CYA room to play with = must be more cautious if frequent user of trichlor pucks for vacations/work trips
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Nice to see others still subscribed and eager to help! Thanks all!
No solar cover. I'll test it tonight. I'll report back. Thank you all! My wife did get in it today. But not more than 30 minutes.
Did the oclt test. 5.5 last night and 5.5 this morning. The water was 86 yesterday and direct sun from sun up to sun down.
BattleOfYakima,
I ordered the K2006, would you follow the same template as the TF-100 you mentioned above? Please advise
I ordered the K2006, would you follow the same template as the TF-100 you mentioned above? Please advise
dkimble
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The cya test is done the same with both kits, just the mixing bottle and view tube are different... Proceedure are the same.
BattleOfYakima
TFP Guide
Thank you for the question! I need a little help, what "template" are asking about? Did dkimble answer your question?
If you mean the SLAM Process, Overnight Chlorine Loss Test, [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA], PoolMath, or just about any of the other TFP things, they can be done with all FAS-DPD test kits including the K2006, K2006C, TF-100, and TF-50. The TF-100 is currently the best value for someone new to TFP who owns no FAS-DPD test kit. Since it uses official, direct from Taylor chemicals, all the tests are equally as great as those in the K2006/C, you just get more of the chems that run out first for most people if you buy the TF-100 over the K2006. The K2006C is close to the TF-100, but since it almost always costs way more and isn't easy to find super fresh for most people, again, the TF-100 seems to be the clear choice for the average new pool owner wishing to TFP. The test kits are very, very similar and the main difference is more testing for less. Both test FC and CC via the same FAS-DPD chemicals and can both do this with money saving 10mL water sample using 10mL drop counts and instructions. Both test PH using nearly identical Taylor chemicals, and both are way beyond good enough for TFP purposes. Oh heck, just see this chart for more info https://www.troublefreepool.com/content/124-pool-test-kits-comparison.
TLDR: They are both fully capable test kits, just make sure you follow the instructions that came with it and read through the https://www.troublefreepool.com/content/213-extended-test-kit-directions.