Ok so this is my first post here on TFP and I would like to say it has been a great resource and I would like to thank everyone for their contributions.
My situation is that I have a recent pool build (past 6 months). After my initial startup, I continued using my builders pool tech to maintain the levels until I was acclimated to the process. He was using the standard APSP/NSPF Water Chemistry Guidelines/Parameters, which I continued using myself as well. I really don't have any problems maintaining my levels. Everything has been relatively easy so far.
My question for the group is what exactly are the reasons for the adjusted levels for SWG pools that I have seen suggested on TFP (the "TFP" levels)?
For pH, that appears to be relatively the same for both charts, although I tend to try and keep it near the middle, around 7.5 or 7.6, so I'm not sure if that needs addressed at all either.
Would someone be able to explain the REASON for the recommended differences on TFP for these levels? That is what I am really trying to figure out. I am not opposed to alternate ways of thinking, but would like to understand the rationale behind those numbers.
TIA for any help you guys! Like I said, I really enjoy this forum and have learned so much on my own by using it as a resource. But I'm just unable to find any detailed explanation for these levels.
Thanks!
Sean
My situation is that I have a recent pool build (past 6 months). After my initial startup, I continued using my builders pool tech to maintain the levels until I was acclimated to the process. He was using the standard APSP/NSPF Water Chemistry Guidelines/Parameters, which I continued using myself as well. I really don't have any problems maintaining my levels. Everything has been relatively easy so far.
My question for the group is what exactly are the reasons for the adjusted levels for SWG pools that I have seen suggested on TFP (the "TFP" levels)?
TFP SWG Levels | Regular Levels | |
CYA | 70-80 | 30-50 |
FC | 4-6 | 2-4 |
TA | 60-80 | 80-100 |
CH | 350-450 | 200-400 |
For pH, that appears to be relatively the same for both charts, although I tend to try and keep it near the middle, around 7.5 or 7.6, so I'm not sure if that needs addressed at all either.
Would someone be able to explain the REASON for the recommended differences on TFP for these levels? That is what I am really trying to figure out. I am not opposed to alternate ways of thinking, but would like to understand the rationale behind those numbers.
TIA for any help you guys! Like I said, I really enjoy this forum and have learned so much on my own by using it as a resource. But I'm just unable to find any detailed explanation for these levels.
Thanks!
Sean