- May 31, 2022
- 14
- Pool Size
- 14000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-15
I've only been using this site and method for about a week. I've been testing my water daily since I got my new TF-100 test kit on Tuesday and find that my numbers vary quite a bit from day to day. Maybe that's normal or maybe it's because I need practice - not sure which. As an FYI, the pool is crystal clear.
When I did my very first test on Tuesday:
FC = 7
CC = 0.
CYA = 40
TA = 120
I've been adding stabilizer (sock method tied to a pool noodle) to bring my CYA level up since I have a SWG. Since you're supposed to run the pump continuously for a few days when adding the stabilizer I had turned my SWG down to 40% since my FC was already at 7. (If my pump runs, my SWG is on - I'm not sure I'm able to turn it off separately from the pump? It's an IC-15).
Yesterday (Thursday), my test showed:
FC = 3.5
CC = .5
CYA = 50-60
TA = 90
Not sure if the decrease in TA is due to my error in testing or if it's related to something else, but my first concern is the .5 CC level. I understand that's an acceptable level but that I don't want it to creep up. My question is - what happens to CC levels that are already formed in the pool? Do they just dissipate if the water chemistry is maintained properly? How do I prevent the number from rising? Last night, I set my pump back to "normal" - to run around 14 hours per day and increased the SWG to 60%.
I think I'm just looking for reassurance that I'm on the right track and that I need to have faith in my ability to rely on myself instead of Leslie's.
When I did my very first test on Tuesday:
FC = 7
CC = 0.
CYA = 40
TA = 120
I've been adding stabilizer (sock method tied to a pool noodle) to bring my CYA level up since I have a SWG. Since you're supposed to run the pump continuously for a few days when adding the stabilizer I had turned my SWG down to 40% since my FC was already at 7. (If my pump runs, my SWG is on - I'm not sure I'm able to turn it off separately from the pump? It's an IC-15).
Yesterday (Thursday), my test showed:
FC = 3.5
CC = .5
CYA = 50-60
TA = 90
Not sure if the decrease in TA is due to my error in testing or if it's related to something else, but my first concern is the .5 CC level. I understand that's an acceptable level but that I don't want it to creep up. My question is - what happens to CC levels that are already formed in the pool? Do they just dissipate if the water chemistry is maintained properly? How do I prevent the number from rising? Last night, I set my pump back to "normal" - to run around 14 hours per day and increased the SWG to 60%.
I think I'm just looking for reassurance that I'm on the right track and that I need to have faith in my ability to rely on myself instead of Leslie's.
