Levels- cause and effect

[kul]

Hi, I have been reading a lot about the various tests that are necessary for good pool maintenance and was wondering if there is a resource sheet or something where I can see how adjusting one thing might affect other things:
-adjusting ph with MA adjusts TA
-adjusting CYA adjusts nothing?
-addressing ph will prevent calcium buildup
-free CL should be higher than CC?
If there’s not something like this, no problem I’ll just ask separately
Still waiting on my t100 test kit. I ordered it last week but no word on ETA.
also, did someone from TFP create the t100? I notice all the referrals on that site are for tfp

 

[Oly]

You are on the right track but trying to over simplify water chemistry can be confusing and lead to false assumptions. It's better to track your chemistry with Pool Math ( find the web version below under Quick Navigation) and understand the interaction and predicted outcomes of chemical additions before you add them. Do you have a proper test kit? Test Kits Compared Use this to target, Recommended Levels
Learn about CSI. Test your fill water to understand how topping off moves your balance. Be sure to read this too, ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry - Trouble Free Pool

 

[Oly]

The TF-100 utilizes Taylor reagents and my understanding is it was developed to support the many pool owners using the TFP system. The pricing and specific reagent quantities are an advantage and the service levels and product support top notch. They even offer refill sales in the spring. More choices are a good thing in my opinion.
You should look into the Speed Stir unit (small lighted magnetic mixing unit common in chem labs for precise titration measurements).

 

[Msch99]

Some chemical reading.
Recommended Pool Chemicals
Check out pool school for a ton of info.

TF100 reagents fit our testing protocol better as far as usage. K2006c is a good one too though. Plus 1 on speed stir