Hi guys/gals,
First off, thanks for such a great website. It is awesome (and sadly rare) to find a free resource that is not biased.
About me:
Married with 2 kids, first time pool owner. We live in northern Indiana. Purchased this house last fall. Got to enjoy the pool for a couple months and paid local guy to close it for winter. Generally I do everything myself, so TFP is awesome. I just purchased a TF100 test kit and have done all the test twice.
About the pool:
Fiberglass in ground pool 32' x 15'. Appx 17,000 gallons (probably more like 15 given tapered sides and steps etc.) Hayward Sand Filter, Pump, 3" tab chloriniator and natural gas heater. Automatic pool cover.
Last Week:
After replacing all the eyeballs and getting the pump working from winterizing the pool was clean looking, but definitely foggy (and lots of worms). I only had test strips at this time, chlorine was 0 of course. CYA appeared to be on the order of 50. I ordered the TF100 test kit and bought some 12.5% liquid chlorinator. Rough calculations based on test strips indicated I should put in 140oz to shock the pool. I did not have the test kit yet, but figured putting in 1 gallon of chlorinator with the pump running and daily cleaning would get me a head start on a SLAM.
Now:
I have my TF100 test kit. I ran a full battery on Wednesday and again today, results below. In between Wednesday and Today I did a drain and refill of appx 10% (took advantage of rain, and topped off with softened water).
Test, 1st (Wed), 2nd (Sat)
CYA = 90?, 80
OTO TC = >5, 5 (or just over)
PH = 7.2, 7.2
FC = 18, 13
CC = 0.5-1.0, 0
CH = 350, 500
TA =130, 120
I found the CH test to be somewhat difficult to tell what 'blue' was. I also found the CYA test to be subjective, my reading of 80 today was the best, I would say the black dot was totally obscured, I also did the half strength test and got about 80.
My plans.
I am going to use only liquid chlorine for a while, and do a few small water changes over the next month or so. I would like to get the CYA down to 60. I am hesitant to make any big water changes since the pool is currently crystal clear and feels nice.
I don't have any specific questions, but would be very happy for any feedback, or concerns.
Thanks again!
Chris
First off, thanks for such a great website. It is awesome (and sadly rare) to find a free resource that is not biased.
About me:
Married with 2 kids, first time pool owner. We live in northern Indiana. Purchased this house last fall. Got to enjoy the pool for a couple months and paid local guy to close it for winter. Generally I do everything myself, so TFP is awesome. I just purchased a TF100 test kit and have done all the test twice.
About the pool:
Fiberglass in ground pool 32' x 15'. Appx 17,000 gallons (probably more like 15 given tapered sides and steps etc.) Hayward Sand Filter, Pump, 3" tab chloriniator and natural gas heater. Automatic pool cover.
Last Week:
After replacing all the eyeballs and getting the pump working from winterizing the pool was clean looking, but definitely foggy (and lots of worms). I only had test strips at this time, chlorine was 0 of course. CYA appeared to be on the order of 50. I ordered the TF100 test kit and bought some 12.5% liquid chlorinator. Rough calculations based on test strips indicated I should put in 140oz to shock the pool. I did not have the test kit yet, but figured putting in 1 gallon of chlorinator with the pump running and daily cleaning would get me a head start on a SLAM.
Now:
I have my TF100 test kit. I ran a full battery on Wednesday and again today, results below. In between Wednesday and Today I did a drain and refill of appx 10% (took advantage of rain, and topped off with softened water).
Test, 1st (Wed), 2nd (Sat)
CYA = 90?, 80
OTO TC = >5, 5 (or just over)
PH = 7.2, 7.2
FC = 18, 13
CC = 0.5-1.0, 0
CH = 350, 500
TA =130, 120
I found the CH test to be somewhat difficult to tell what 'blue' was. I also found the CYA test to be subjective, my reading of 80 today was the best, I would say the black dot was totally obscured, I also did the half strength test and got about 80.
My plans.
I am going to use only liquid chlorine for a while, and do a few small water changes over the next month or so. I would like to get the CYA down to 60. I am hesitant to make any big water changes since the pool is currently crystal clear and feels nice.
I don't have any specific questions, but would be very happy for any feedback, or concerns.
Thanks again!
Chris