Hi all
My name's Luke, I'm from Sydney Australia and yes it has been around ~42c (108F) for a couple of days, not fun
I'm a relatively new pool owner (round 12 months), have been riding the pool shop merry go round and finally decided to really understand my pool. That's where TFP came in, I've learnt a tonne in the last couple of weeks and appreciate the threads and advice here. I bought a proper test kit from Clear Choice Lab
https://clearchoicelabs.com.au/shopping/total-pool-water-testing-kit-salt-water/
I've been balancing my pool for the last couple of weeks trying to get it to a good equilibrium, and reduce my reliance on adding acid constantly
Here's my latest numbers, would love your input if I should adjust anything or if I'm on the right track
FC: 5
CC: 0 - 0.5 (hard to tell, when testing)
PH: 7.2
TA: 90
CYA: 60
CH: 150
Salt: 5000 (recommended by SWCG manufacturer)
My pool is a 28000 litre fibreglass pool using a SWCG and cartridge filter, the water is clear.
A few questions
1) Do I need to be concerned with my CH numbers? I emailed my pool manufacturer (Leisure Pools) and they confirmed there is no calcium used in the gelcoat or filler. Would there be any benefit to me over time reducing the CH number a bit? Or does it not really matter?
2) My acid use has definitely slowed since I lowered my TA (used to be 175), but can I take TA a bit lower? Are there any repercussions for a lower TA?
3) I use a quat based algaecide, and top up weekly. Is this a good course of action?
4) When testing pool water I take a sample from mid way down the pool and at elbow depth. When should I take the sample, before, during or after the SWCG has been operating?
Any other advice / tips would be appreciated
Cheers - Luke
My name's Luke, I'm from Sydney Australia and yes it has been around ~42c (108F) for a couple of days, not fun
I'm a relatively new pool owner (round 12 months), have been riding the pool shop merry go round and finally decided to really understand my pool. That's where TFP came in, I've learnt a tonne in the last couple of weeks and appreciate the threads and advice here. I bought a proper test kit from Clear Choice Lab
https://clearchoicelabs.com.au/shopping/total-pool-water-testing-kit-salt-water/
I've been balancing my pool for the last couple of weeks trying to get it to a good equilibrium, and reduce my reliance on adding acid constantly
Here's my latest numbers, would love your input if I should adjust anything or if I'm on the right track
FC: 5
CC: 0 - 0.5 (hard to tell, when testing)
PH: 7.2
TA: 90
CYA: 60
CH: 150
Salt: 5000 (recommended by SWCG manufacturer)
My pool is a 28000 litre fibreglass pool using a SWCG and cartridge filter, the water is clear.
A few questions
1) Do I need to be concerned with my CH numbers? I emailed my pool manufacturer (Leisure Pools) and they confirmed there is no calcium used in the gelcoat or filler. Would there be any benefit to me over time reducing the CH number a bit? Or does it not really matter?
2) My acid use has definitely slowed since I lowered my TA (used to be 175), but can I take TA a bit lower? Are there any repercussions for a lower TA?
3) I use a quat based algaecide, and top up weekly. Is this a good course of action?
4) When testing pool water I take a sample from mid way down the pool and at elbow depth. When should I take the sample, before, during or after the SWCG has been operating?
Any other advice / tips would be appreciated
Cheers - Luke
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