Pool was filled last Tuesday, 5/11. Builder has a sub-contractor managing the start up chemicals and brushing once a day (I brush a 2nd time). I got my TF-100 today and here are my 1st results.
Free Chlorine: 1.0
Combined Chlorine: 1.5
pH: 7.5
Total Alkalinity: 150
Calcium Hardness: 550
CYA: 55
Temperature: 66°F
CSI: 0.25
I know they are keeping the chlorine levels relatively low on purpose, they are using Diclor tablets. They keep adding acid to lower the PH, gallon or two a day starting out now closer to 1/3 a gallon a day.
What are my take aways?
*No more Diclor tablets, CYA is already high enough.
*Should I be worried about the Total Alkalinity being so high? I tested this 3 times to make sure I got it right since it seemed so high.
*Anything else I'm not seeing?
Thanks so much, this is my 1st pool!
Free Chlorine: 1.0
Combined Chlorine: 1.5
pH: 7.5
Total Alkalinity: 150
Calcium Hardness: 550
CYA: 55
Temperature: 66°F
CSI: 0.25
I know they are keeping the chlorine levels relatively low on purpose, they are using Diclor tablets. They keep adding acid to lower the PH, gallon or two a day starting out now closer to 1/3 a gallon a day.
What are my take aways?
*No more Diclor tablets, CYA is already high enough.
*Should I be worried about the Total Alkalinity being so high? I tested this 3 times to make sure I got it right since it seemed so high.
*Anything else I'm not seeing?
Thanks so much, this is my 1st pool!