11,000 gallons blaster pool chlorine only no SWG. I am on a well, out of the faucet TA is 120. We usually have to add water every other day more with heavy use and heavy winds. Is it safe to assume that I’m always going to be battling lowering my TA? Also upon opening CH was 1000, drained halfway, added water went down to 200 but also will that not increase when adding water over the season? my question about the CH is reading 289 now my target was 350 but I’m afraid if I raise it by adding calcium hardness, I will be back to draining it by the end of the season.
New to posting but can you confirm I’m reading and doing what I’m supposed to be doing?
- Thread starter margiea
- Start date
- Jun 7, 2024
- 461
- Pool Size
- 7300
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Intex Krystal Clear
You will be fighting TA because of the fill water. What is the CH of your fill water?
Hi Derek, sorry for the long time to reply. The CH of my fill water is 130. all testing done using my Taylor K2005. do you think that trying to keep my TA at 90 is a futile effort? My pH constantly climbs usually to about 7.8+ I use pucks and Tricore shock until I get my CYA up. It is currently at 44. Switching to good old liquid chlorine from Walmart. Any thoughts?
- Jun 7, 2024
- 461
- Pool Size
- 7300
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Intex Krystal Clear
Just manage the pH. Wait until pH reaches 8 then lower to 7.6. Any pH in the 7s is good. You may wish to consider using a water softener for your fill to alleviate the CH climbing.
You’ll want to upgrade your test kit for FAS-DPD chlorine testing. Taylor kit K-1515-A as an add-on or otherwise acquire R-0870 and R-0871, or upgrade to another test kit altogether. Speed stir devices are worth it for consistency.
How did you arrive at CYA of 44?
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You’ll want to upgrade your test kit for FAS-DPD chlorine testing. Taylor kit K-1515-A as an add-on or otherwise acquire R-0870 and R-0871, or upgrade to another test kit altogether. Speed stir devices are worth it for consistency.
How did you arrive at CYA of 44?
Test Kits Compared