Howdy,
Finally got my TF-100 test kit/SpeedStir and ran the tests for my first time. First I'd like to say thank you all for your suggestions on getting this kit. It is a lot of fun so far.
Here's what I'm seeing from the tests:
15.5k gal. pool
FC: 8
CC: 0
pH: 7.5
TA: 80
CH: 550
CYA: 80
I plugged everything into the PoolMath (PM) calculator using TFP suggested levels, SWG, plaster for the goal.
Note: I have not added any chemicals in over a week due to being on vacation.
So from my understanding it looks like:
pH is fine
TA is slightly low (PM says to add 73oz baking soda)
CH appears high. It says the goal is 350-450 (PM says to replace 53% of water... no other suggestions provided)
CYA is fine but at the high end of the goal
For FC, it says to "see below", which says:
SWG Minimum: 4 non-SWG Minimum: 6 Daily Target: 9 to 11
Shock: 31 Mustard Algae Shock: 44
Before I start adding stuff to the pool, I wanted to be sure I do everything correctly.
1. I would assume I add alkalinity Up or baking soda to raise TA closer to 100?
2. As far as FC, I am not sure how to read the above. It appears that it is suggested to be between 9-11, which would suggest FC is low? However when I did the daily chlorine test, it showed high in chlorine. So I'm a bit confused here. My cell is set at 20% which I dropped last week from 40%. (Out of curiosity, I dipped a test strip in which showed high free chlorine and high total chlorine). My assumption would be since the season is just starting up, to not worry too much about high chlorine levels since pool use will increase. But obviously any input would be greatly appreciated.
3. Not sure about CH being high. Do I really need to replace half my pool water?
As I am entirely new, I would greatly appreciate any advice you all can provide.
I am happy to retest anything if needed.
Thanks
Finally got my TF-100 test kit/SpeedStir and ran the tests for my first time. First I'd like to say thank you all for your suggestions on getting this kit. It is a lot of fun so far.
Here's what I'm seeing from the tests:
15.5k gal. pool
FC: 8
CC: 0
pH: 7.5
TA: 80
CH: 550
CYA: 80
I plugged everything into the PoolMath (PM) calculator using TFP suggested levels, SWG, plaster for the goal.
Note: I have not added any chemicals in over a week due to being on vacation.
So from my understanding it looks like:
pH is fine
TA is slightly low (PM says to add 73oz baking soda)
CH appears high. It says the goal is 350-450 (PM says to replace 53% of water... no other suggestions provided)
CYA is fine but at the high end of the goal
For FC, it says to "see below", which says:
SWG Minimum: 4 non-SWG Minimum: 6 Daily Target: 9 to 11
Shock: 31 Mustard Algae Shock: 44
Before I start adding stuff to the pool, I wanted to be sure I do everything correctly.
1. I would assume I add alkalinity Up or baking soda to raise TA closer to 100?
2. As far as FC, I am not sure how to read the above. It appears that it is suggested to be between 9-11, which would suggest FC is low? However when I did the daily chlorine test, it showed high in chlorine. So I'm a bit confused here. My cell is set at 20% which I dropped last week from 40%. (Out of curiosity, I dipped a test strip in which showed high free chlorine and high total chlorine). My assumption would be since the season is just starting up, to not worry too much about high chlorine levels since pool use will increase. But obviously any input would be greatly appreciated.
3. Not sure about CH being high. Do I really need to replace half my pool water?
As I am entirely new, I would greatly appreciate any advice you all can provide.
I am happy to retest anything if needed.
Thanks