High TA but pH holding steady

[Susanmi]

Wondering if I need to lower TA in my situation. Test results are:
FC 4.4
CC 0
pH 7.4 (has held steady since we put up the pool 2 weeks ago)
TA 100 (water turned clear at 90, pink at 100. So maybe 95?)
CH 130
CYA 70

since the pH has been holding steady and we're taking down the pool in 6 weeks anyway, I was thinking the TA is not a big deal. Is there some other reason to lower the TA that I'm not considering?

I Really appreciate the great advice I've been getting here!

 

[Bandit5]

If you pH is stable ther eis no reason to adjust you TA. If your pH does start to increase, the acid that will add to correct it will also lower the TA. Just repeat this procedure until the pH stays put and that will be your new target TA level.

 

[denniswiseman]

I wouldn't worry about the TA so long as your pH is stable
I would definitely raise your chlorine level with a CYA of 70 to 8-10 as in chlorine cya chart

 

[Susanmi]

Thanks for the reply! I'll just keep testing the pH and stop worrying about it otherwise. As usual, TPF comes through!

 

[domct203]

I wouldn't worry about the TA so long as your pH is stable
I would definitely raise your chlorine level with a CYA of 70 to 8-10 as in chlorine cya chart

OP has a SWG pool, FC target at 70ppm CYA is 5ppm.

[FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]

As mentioned, don't worry about the TA if your pH is stable.

 

[Susanmi]

OP has a SWG pool, FC target at 70ppm CYA is 5ppm.

[FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]

As mentioned, don't worry about the TA if your pH is stable.

Shooting for FC 5, but having trouble dialing in just how long to run the SWG. I keep bouncing between 4-8. I'll probably get it right just in time to take it down in the fall!

 

[Richard320]

Your TA may not be as high as you think, if that test kit is brand new. There is a known problem with a static charge on the tip of the R-009. Also, check out the extended directions. It explains the test procedure and how to deal with the static. Pool School - Total Alkalinity

 

[BasicTek]

FC 4.4

In addition to the great advice I wanted to mention that when testing your FC you can use the 10 ml sample instead and save a ton of reagent

With 10 ml you multiple each drop by .5 instead of .2 with 25 ml (which is what I assume you are doing to get 4.4)

-Tim

 

[denniswiseman]

OP has a SWG pool, FC target at 70ppm CYA is 5ppm.

[FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]

As mentioned, don't worry about the TA if your pH is stable.

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