Hi Frog,
I am using the Poolmaster 5-way test kit that measure C, FC, pH, acid demand, TA, and bromine (which i dont test). I use the test strips just to compare and affirm the solution test results. Yes, the test strips don't always provide consistent results (used strips on same water and have different reading).
I didnt mentioned the other results (C, FC) other than the pH and TA because they are within the recommended level.
Based on the some of the recommended articles, there seem to be other chemicals i should be concerned with (or should I?). Looks like i will need a different test kit to track the other chemicals.
We have a plaster pool with mini pebbles (not sure if that would change anything).
Right now, i am focussing on getting the TA and pH to acceptable level. Should I be concerned with other chemicals or get these fixed first, then tackle the others?
I noticed some slightly green stuff on a couple of the corner walls today. Looks like an algae brewing although the C and FC is an ideal level, but pH is still quite high making them ineffective. I brushed them and let the MX8 vacuum, but my guess is they will just go to filter and back to the pool.
With regards to the water features, already asked wifee to limit them to day time and only turn them on if she is in the back yard. As for the pool pump, i still scheduled it to run at night since i skeptical with standstill water. Current schedule (7am to 6pm, 8m to 12am, 2am to 6am). Is that too much?
Any further advices or recommendations are greatly appreciated.
I am using the Poolmaster 5-way test kit that measure C, FC, pH, acid demand, TA, and bromine (which i dont test). I use the test strips just to compare and affirm the solution test results. Yes, the test strips don't always provide consistent results (used strips on same water and have different reading).
I didnt mentioned the other results (C, FC) other than the pH and TA because they are within the recommended level.
Based on the some of the recommended articles, there seem to be other chemicals i should be concerned with (or should I?). Looks like i will need a different test kit to track the other chemicals.
We have a plaster pool with mini pebbles (not sure if that would change anything).
Right now, i am focussing on getting the TA and pH to acceptable level. Should I be concerned with other chemicals or get these fixed first, then tackle the others?
I noticed some slightly green stuff on a couple of the corner walls today. Looks like an algae brewing although the C and FC is an ideal level, but pH is still quite high making them ineffective. I brushed them and let the MX8 vacuum, but my guess is they will just go to filter and back to the pool.
With regards to the water features, already asked wifee to limit them to day time and only turn them on if she is in the back yard. As for the pool pump, i still scheduled it to run at night since i skeptical with standstill water. Current schedule (7am to 6pm, 8m to 12am, 2am to 6am). Is that too much?
Any further advices or recommendations are greatly appreciated.