The pool service we used closed up business at end of 2021, so I convinced the missus that we should go DIY, and she agreed because she was not happy we had to do a drain & refill at the request of the pool servicer as he had used tabs (like all these weekly services do) and ran up the CYA level to 300+ ppm.
Just got the TF-100 kit and ran it through its panel. CYA = 60-70 it seems, FC=1, CC=2, CH=475, TA=110, pH~7.5-7.6. You get the picture.
Here's my request/question: I am in the Sacramento (south county) area, and I know some here at TFP live in this area. I will be interested in where you are getting your supply of pool chemicals. For chlorine, I have found Lowe's selling 10% hypochlorite for $4.28/gal (brand: Kem-Tek), which seems great since household bleach (with foaming chemicals?) at 4.5-7.5% hypochlorite is priced similarly. I just hope the product has a recent manufacturing date.
Looking forward to keeping a sparkling pool.
Just got the TF-100 kit and ran it through its panel. CYA = 60-70 it seems, FC=1, CC=2, CH=475, TA=110, pH~7.5-7.6. You get the picture.
Here's my request/question: I am in the Sacramento (south county) area, and I know some here at TFP live in this area. I will be interested in where you are getting your supply of pool chemicals. For chlorine, I have found Lowe's selling 10% hypochlorite for $4.28/gal (brand: Kem-Tek), which seems great since household bleach (with foaming chemicals?) at 4.5-7.5% hypochlorite is priced similarly. I just hope the product has a recent manufacturing date.
Looking forward to keeping a sparkling pool.