First reading!

[Bee4W]

Hi I’m new here, did my first test this morning with our Taylor k-2006 kit. I’m in north central Texas and have learned so much from everything on here, so thank you!! Here’s my first results if anyone has advice for us! I know I need to add liquid bleach to bring up our FC level, any recommendations where to find bleach without additives? Thank you!

FC=2 ppm (TC=2.2, CC=.2)
pH= 7.8
CYA= 40 ppm
CH= 120 ppm
TA= 90 ppm

 

[Jimrahbe]

Bee,

I also live in Bedford...

I buy my 12% liquid chlorine from these guys... A-Quality Pools & Spas - Building Your Backyard Dream

They carry HASA chlorine in a 4 gallon plastic case.. You initially pay a deposit for the bottles and carrying case.. After that you just pay for the chlorine.

Not any cheaper than the big box stores, but you get 12%, full gallons, and don't have recycle the empty bottles.

I do not recommend them for much else.. They are great people, but just like all the other pool stores.. Into magic potions to make your pool work "better"..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
Great job!
For a gunite pool, the CH is quite low. Double check that test result.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

 

[Bee4W]

Bee,

I also live in Bedford...

I buy my 12% liquid chlorine from these guys... A-Quality Pools & Spas - Building Your Backyard Dream

They carry HASA chlorine in a 4 gallon plastic case.. You initially pay a deposit for the bottles and carrying case.. After that you just pay for the chlorine.

Not any cheaper than the big box stores, but you get 12%, full gallons, and don't have recycle the empty bottles.

I do not recommend them for much else.. They are great people, but just like all the other pool stores.. Into magic potions to make your pool work "better"..

Thanks,

Jim R.

Thank you so much, I will check them out!

 

[Bee4W]

Welcome to the forum!
Great job!
For a gunite pool, the CH is quite low. Double check that test result.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

Ok thank you!

 

[Bee4W]

Welcome to the forum!
Great job!
For a gunite pool, the CH is quite low. Double check that test result.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

Re-tested and CH is at 200. Still low. Thank you for alerting me to this!