First time testing results... what are my next steps? TF-Pro Salt kit

[micloud]

Hello all,

We put in a SWG pool about a year ago, and during that time we've had a pool person coming weekly to do the maintenance. But we've decided to begin doing all the maintenance ourselves. I got the TF Pro test kit and here are my first results:

Cl/Br = 5 / 10 (though it looks much yellower that 5/10) ...I attached a picture.
pH = 8.2 ...slightly high, how do a lower?
FC = 8 ppm
CC = 0
CH = 300 ...TFP pool school only mentions, vinyl, fiberglass, and plaster. We have pebbletec, is there an ideal level of CH for this material?
TA = 70
CYA = 30 ... for SWG pool this is way low right? How do I raise this?

Visually pool water looks clean and clear.

Thank you in advance for the help!!

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome to TFP! If there are no concerns about algae, then yes, lowers your pH into the 7.2-7.8 range with muriatic acid. Yes, your CYA is low for a salt pool. In the winter we can get away with a lower CYA (below 70) since the sun isn't as intense, but I would still get it up to at least 50-60 for now.

If you have any suspicions about algae or cloudy water, let us know or do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test.

Good job testing your own water.

 

[mknauss]

We have pebbletec, is there an ideal level of CH for this material?

Welcome to the forum.
Pebble is plaster. So your CH is fine.

 

[wireform]

Use only the PH side of the block. For the chlorine part use the test kits reagent.

 

[micloud]

Thanks all!

I don't see any evidence of algae.

To manage the CYA and pH. Can I add both Cyanuric Acid and muriatic acid at the same time? Or should I do one, wait and test again, then add the other?

Also curious, with the low level of CYA in my pool, is that because my pool guy wasn't properly maintaining it? I sometimes would check the security cam footage, and he would frequently be in and out within about a 10 min period. I would see him use test strips, and sometimes he'd pour some liquid into the pool, but I never once saw him do any extensive testing like the TF Pro kit requires.

 

[mknauss]

Can I add both Cyanuric Acid and muriatic acid at the same time?

Yes. Use the sock method for the CYA. Pour the muriatic acid slowly at a pool return with the pump running.

The pool guy did what they do. Testing is not much of a concern. If the pool is not green, all is good. If it is green, they charge you extra to clean it.

 

[micloud]

Yes. Use the sock method for the CYA. Pour the muriatic acid slowly at a pool return with the pump running.

The pool guy did what they do. Testing is not much of a concern. If the pool is not green, all is good. If it is green, they charge you extra to clean it.

Copy that! Panty hose is in the pool. Thanks!

 

[duraleigh]

Please read the Pool Care Basics up in pool school

 

[Newdude]

Panty hose is in the pool.

Be careful that it doest rip or tear. Next time use and actual sock (s). I have a big pool and would need many socks so I tie up my CYA in a T-shirt like a Hobo sack on a pole.

 

[micloud]

Be careful that it doest rip or tear. Next time use and actual sock (s). I have a big pool and would need many socks so I tie up my CYA in a T-shirt like a Hobo sack on a pole.


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Oh ok. I read some place on the forum that panty hose was the way to go. I do socks next time.