I have a quality test kit. My CH is 0 I guess because the instruction said after I add the 20 drops of reagent it supposed to turn red. It never turned red it stayed clear. So does that mean 0 CH?
Calcium Hardness
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Did you then add 5 drops of R-0011L?
Calcium Hardness (CH) Test**
1. Rinse and fill sample tube (#9198) to 25 mL mark with water to be tested.
2. Add 20 drops R-0010. Swirl to mix.
3. Add 5 drops R-0011L. Swirl to mix. If calcium hardness is present, sample will turn red.
4. Add R-0012 dropwise, swirling and counting after each drop, until color changes from red to blue.
5. Multiply drops in Step 4 by 10. Record as parts per million (ppm) calcium hardness as calcium carbonate (CaCO3). To RAISE CH: See Treatment Tables for adjustment or go to website.
To LOWER CH: Partially drain and refill with fresh water of lower hardness.
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You don't need any CH with a vinyl pool and no SWG.
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Thanks for your response and your help. This is all new to me so I’m getting it but there still a ton to learn
Hey there Ben 
I notice you're using the K-1005 test kit. That kit is missing an important element you need: the FAS-DPD chlorine tester which measures FC and CC up to 50ppm.
I'd suggest just picking that missing part up and your kit will be comparable to the K-2006 kit. It is important to have that one additional element, seriously
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Maddie
I notice you're using the K-1005 test kit. That kit is missing an important element you need: the FAS-DPD chlorine tester which measures FC and CC up to 50ppm. I'd suggest just picking that missing part up and your kit will be comparable to the K-2006 kit. It is important to have that one additional element, seriously
FAS/DPD Chlorine Test Kit
Maddie
If I use 3” tablets, I have both with and without cya. Should I pretty much keep one of those in my skimmer all the time?
Any tablet that is devoid of CYA will have calcium in it. Calcium pucks don't play nicely with the other type of pucks. Don't add calcium pucks to any puck device that has also had the cya type pucks in there.
You need floaters for the pucks unless you plan on running your pump 24/7. They make still water acidic, and then when you turn the pump on again that harsh acidic water is hard on the equipment. Particularly the gaskets. So by keeping your pump running you constantly move that water and it doesn't build up.
Otherwise, as long as your testing results are still good (within normal limits) they are fine. Just don't allow the CYA to get so high your chlorine needs get higher. See --> FC/CYA Levels
Liquid chlorine or a Salt Water Chlorine Generator are better choices.
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You need floaters for the pucks unless you plan on running your pump 24/7. They make still water acidic, and then when you turn the pump on again that harsh acidic water is hard on the equipment. Particularly the gaskets. So by keeping your pump running you constantly move that water and it doesn't build up.
Otherwise, as long as your testing results are still good (within normal limits) they are fine. Just don't allow the CYA to get so high your chlorine needs get higher. See --> FC/CYA Levels
Liquid chlorine or a Salt Water Chlorine Generator are better choices.
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Hey there Ben
I'd suggest just picking that missing part up and your kit will be comparable to the K-2006 kit. It is important to have that one additional element, seriously
FAS/DPD Chlorine Test Kit
Maddie
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While your kit does test FC, it really isn't an accurate test. You want the chlorine test where you add a scoop of powder to the sample to turn it pink and then clear it by adding and counting drops. It is much more accurate, especially once you get over 3 PPM FC. Your kit just compares colors and is really not what you need. If you ever have to SLAM your pool to clear algae, you'll need accurate FC readings up near 20ppm or more which your kit cannot do.
You want this:
You want this:
Amazon.com : Taylor Replacement Reagent FAS-DPD Refill Kit (Large) - Over 100 Tests : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Taylor Replacement Reagent FAS-DPD Refill Kit (Large) - Over 100 Tests : Garden & Outdoor
www.amazon.com
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Even if we did trust them, they don't report actual test values. THey just say CYA between 100-150 perhaps...we need an exact number to work off of.
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