First test using TF-Pro Salt kit and first time using a pool kit test. Lol. Need help!

[mergyu71]

First time pool owner here. Pool recently renovated due to being in bad shape. Here are my test results.

PH = 7.2
Alkalinity = 40ppm
FC = 2.5 ( 5 drops multiplied by .5)
CC = .5 ( 1 drop multiplied by .5)
CYA = 0? I can still see the black dot with the tube full and did the test twice.
Calcium Hardness = 50ppm
Salt = 3400ppm

What do I have to add? What to add first? and how much?
30,000-gallon pool.
Thanks!

 

[LynnC2]

I hope you get an answer soon M. I just started with the Pro test kit myself and I can't seem to be able to get a correct chlorine rate. So frustrated.

 

[mergyu71]

I hope you get an answer soon M. I just started with the Pro test kit myself and I can't seem to be able to get a correct chlorine rate. So frustrated.

Post your test results here and they might be able to help you too.

 

[Mdragger88]

is this a plaster pool that was just refinished?
If so, when?

 

[Mdragger88]

I hope you get an answer soon M. I just started with the Pro test kit myself and I can't seem to be able to get a correct chlorine rate. So frustrated.

Lets be sure you’re doing the test correctly

 

[mergyu71]

is this a plaster pool that was just refinished?
If so, when?

This is a vinyl liner pool. Everything was just started yesterday. Like they just turned the pump and SWG yesterday around 9am.

 

[PoolStored]

Here is a good guide to start you. Print it out and we can help...Link-->Just Filled Your Pool with Water? Here's What To Do Next - Further Reading

 

[Mdragger88]

This is a vinyl liner pool. Everything was just started yesterday. Like they just turned the pump and SWG yesterday around 9am.

K - great
You need cya -
lets start with 30ppm worth and retest in 24 hours.
You should add it via the sock method
Add the amount granular cya PoolMath says to reach 30ppm to a sock (or multiple socks)
Tie the end & suspend in front of a running return .
Squeeze the sock occasionally (it will get squishy)
A swcg pool does better with cya 60 -80 but you want to creep up on your target as to not overshoot.

What swcg do you have?

 

[LynnC2]

Lets be sure you’re doing the test correctly

Thank you for this! I will try again.

 

[mergyu71]

K - great
You need cya -
lets start with 30ppm worth and retest in 24 hours.
You should add it via the sock method
Add the amount granular cya PoolMath says to reach 30ppm to a sock (or multiple socks)
Tie the end & suspend in front of a running return .
Squeeze the sock occasionally (it will get squishy)
A swcg pool does better with cya 60 -80 but you want to creep up on your target as to not overshoot.

What swcg do you have?

what is the sock method?
I have a resilience e-40 SWCG
I might have to add in the morning. I don't have any supply here. Any specific brand ?

 

[dereksanders]

Sock method is you place the dry stabilizer into a sock and hang/suspend it in front of a running return. Don’t let it touch the liner/wall.

 

[Mdragger88]

what is the sock method?

Put the cya in the sock-
hang infront of a running return (not touching the liner)
squeeze the sock to disperse it into the water as it dissolves.

I have a resilience e-40 SWCG

Great add that to your signature

I might have to add in the morning. I don't have any supply here. Any specific brand ?

Walmart or lowes/hd should have some.
It should say 100% cyanuric acid for ingredients.
Stabilizer
Get at least 3 bags (usually 4 or 5# per bag)
Each pound will raise your cya approximately 4ppm
You want 30ppm now and to have more for later.
Pickup some liquid chlorine too so you can dose fc accordingly
FC/CYA Levels

 

[mergyu71]

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Put the cya in the sock-
hang infront of a running return (not touching the liner)
squeeze the sock to disperse it into the water as it dissolves.


Great add that to your signature

Walmart or lowes/hd should have some.
It should say 100% cyanuric acid for ingredients.
Stabilizer
Get at least 3 bags (usually 4 or 5# per bag)
Each pound will raise your cya approximately 4ppm
You want 30ppm now and to have more for later.
Pickup some liquid chlorine too so you can dose fc accordingly
FC/CYA Levels

Do I put 1 bag in a sock and wait for it to dissolve? and repeat?

 

[dereksanders]

Do I put 1 bag in a sock and wait for it to dissolve? and repeat?

Put what is necessary in a sock or two to reach the desired level. Use Pool Math to help determine how much CYA you need.

 

[Mdragger88]

In my experience the most that will fit comfortably in a large men’s crew sock is maybe 2#
If you squeeze it pretty regularly it dissolves pretty easily & then you can repeat until the prescribed amount has been reached.

 

[mergyu71]

In my experience the most that will fit comfortably in a large men’s crew sock is maybe 2#
If you squeeze it pretty regularly it dissolves pretty easily & then you can repeat until the prescribed amount has been reached.

Hi again. Here are my results after 1 week. What needs to be adjusted here?
Should I adjust alkalinity first or PH?
Add more CYA?
Pool is clear.
Thanks!

PH = 8.2
Alkalinity = 40
FC = 26
CC = 0
CYA = 50
Calcium Hardness = 50
Salt = 3400ppm

 

[PoolStored]

pH test is invalid when FC > 10.

Are you sure with that TA result? You should add drops until the color does not change from one drop to the next, then subtract the last drop.

 

[Mdragger88]

Why is your fc so high?
Turn your swcg off until it comes down to target fc levels for your cya.


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[mergyu71]

pH test is invalid when FC > 10.

Are you sure with that TA result? You should add drops until the color does not change from one drop to the next, then subtract the last drop.

I tested TA again. It turned blue after 2 drops. Blue on the 4th drop and slight yellow on 5th drop.

 

[mergyu71]

Why is your fc so high?
Turn your swcg off until it comes down to target fc levels for your cya.
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I ran the SWCG 100% since it has been raining/drizzling whole week. I'll turn it off now and test again tomorrow morning.