First timer needs advice

[Blades]

Here are our numbers. We turned off the salt cell generator just now. Filter has been running 12 hours on/12 off.

Free Chlorine 9.4

Combine chlorine 1.0

ph 7.8

TA 110

CYA 60-70

salt 2600 (salt generator is reading higher -3100)

 

[Blades]

Forgot to mention our CYA level was between 60 and 70

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Welcome to TFP!

Can you confirm your test results are from your own K-2006 test kit.

If so, your CYA and FC look good according to TFP methodology.

How does the water look?

If you're seeing 65 on the CYA comparator, round up to 70 ppm. Maintain FC according to the FC/CYA Levels.

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[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Here's a screenshot of the FC/CYA chart. You'll see your FC is well within target range for your CYA level...

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

I see now your CC level is 1.0 ppm. This can be a concern. Do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test to rule out algae.

 

[Blades]

Welcome to TFP!

Can you confirm your test results are from your own K-2006 test kit.

If so, your CYA and FC look good according to TFP methodology.

How does the water look?

If you're seeing 65 on the CYA comparator, round up to 70 ppm. Maintain FC according to the FC/CYA Levels.

Check out your TFP recommended levels:

What Are My Ideal Pool Levels?

Use our tool to find ideal chemical levels for any swimming pool. Check TFP recommended levels on pH, free chlorine, cyanuric acid, and more.

www.troublefreepool.com

Some more light reading.

Pool Care Basics Archives

Your one-stop shop for all things TFP to include: ABCs of Water Chemistry, Recommended Chemicals/Levels, Test Kits, Troubleshooting, and much more!

www.troublefreepool.com

Confirming this is our own K-2006 test kit.

 

[Blades]

Water looks good and has looked good for a few weeks now.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Water looks good and has looked good for a few weeks now.

Then stay the course. Don't allow FC to drop below minimum level for your CYA level of 70 ppm. There's nothing wrong with running FC a bit high. Just be aware that the pH test results will be inaccurate (read higher) at FC levels above 10 ppm. I still recommend an OCLT just to provide some confidence you don't have a problem brewing.

 

[Blades]

Ok we will report back after OCLT. Thanks!

 

[dfwnoob]

Free Chlorine 9.4

This resolution on the chlorine test isn't really necessary. Do it in .5 FC increments and save on reagents instead. Use 10mL water, 1 scoop powder. Every drop will equal .5 FC. So 10 drops = 5 FC.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

This resolution on the salt test

I know you mean FC... just clarifying for the record.

 

[dfwnoob]

Yes!! Thank you! lol. Senior moment