Just tested with new TF-100 test kit

[mburkh8204]

I have a 15,700 gal, vinyl pool. These are the results of my tests:

FC 18.5
CC .5
TC 19
CH 225
TA 110
CYA 70
PH 7.8

Please advise what I should do. My chlorine is very high.

Thanks!

 

[Texas Splash]

Really nothing to do at the moment. The FC will fall on its own. How does the water look? No green or cloudiness? Crystal clear to the deep end?

 

[Texas Splash]

Maybe just update your signature with all of your pool and equipment info. Include your TF-100 as well. See my sig as an example.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Congrats on purchasing the primo test kit. Now tell us all about your pool so we can determine if your levels are appropriate for the type of pool and how you run it.
How do you normally sanitize your water??
Are you in a bird cage?
What equipment do you have??

Maddie

 

[mburkh8204]

Really nothing to do at the moment. The FC will fall on its own. How does the water look? No green or cloudiness? Crystal clear to the deep end?

All clear Water looks great!

 

[mburkh8204]

All clear Water looks great!

Maybe just update your signature with all of your pool and equipment info. Include your TF-100 as well. See my sig as an example.

Done! Thank you so much!

 

[Texas Splash]

All clear Water looks great!

Perfect. Then you should be on cruise control for a little while. Check the FC each day to ensure it eventually falls and stays in the ideal range based on your CYA of 70. Always go to the FC/CYA Levels for that. Also, when the pH looks to jump into the 8.0 or higher range, it's time to knock it down to around 7.6 or so with muriatic acid. FC and pH will be your two biggest items to monitor for a while. Easy stuff. Enjoy.

 

[magiteck]

Everyone’s given you great advice already, I just want to add that your current chlorine level is perfectly safe.

On the FC/CYA Levels if you look at the SLAM levels, that’s the “upper limit” based on your CYA that we consider to be safe.

At your CYA of 70, that would be 28ppm of chlorine. Since you’re under that, nothing to worry about - go swimming.

 

[mburkh8204]

Once I get the pool balanced how long do I need to run my pump each day?

Thank you so much for your help!

 

[Texas Splash]

Once I get the pool balanced how long do I need to run my pump each day?

Every pool is different, but basically enough to keep the surface clean (moving to skimmer), to mix chemicals, and vacuum. The link below has more info.

Determine Pump Run Time

To figure out how many hours you need to run your pump, you need to know how fast your pump works. You can find this here.

www.troublefreepool.com