Thanks so much! I feel better and more confident. One more quick question and I will leave you alone. For the daily chlorine test, do I do the FAS/DPD test or just the quick test with plastic block and compare the yellowness?Perfecto!!!! No Algae! You are good to go!
CC=0 is GREAT!
Keep your FC in range using this...Link-->FC/CYA Levels Stay away from minimum FC. Minimum is Lava.
Your CH is fine. Do NOT add more on purpose as CH is not necessary in vinyl pool. Your TA is super. Your CYA is at the top of recommended, do not add more, until it comes down (CYA degrades about 5-10 a month). Always follow this...--Link-->What Are My Ideal Pool Levels?
Here is a basic pool care schedule...
Basic Pool Care Schedule
This basic pool care schedule can guide you in creating your own pool care routine. Regular pool maintenance will keep your water sparkling!www.troublefreepool.com
Just Opened pool and first time user (what test to perform and in what order)
- Thread starter JeffSlaton12
- Start date
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,504
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
Your CYA is 60, so min is 5 and target is 7-9. You *might* get away with the OTO as long as it is more yellow that the top of the range, but you really won't know where you are at. HOWEVER, I would recommend doing the FAS/DPD, doesn't take that long and then you know exactly where you are at. I never use the OTO...in fact, I couldn't tell you how to use it. LOL.
The comparator block test is not very accurate and is really just looking for the presence of chlorine, not specifically how much. You may use it as a spot test and if its GOOD and yellow, like, Big Bird or Taxi yellow, then you likely have enough FC to stay above minimum until tomorrow.
Otherwise, use the powder test for FC.
