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[MITBeta]

Looks like that SWG makes about 0.35 lbs/day of Cl gas. If you run it for 12hrs/day in your pool, you should make 2.8ppm of FC.

 

[careingemt]

Post a full set of current test results from your TF100.
CC = .5
FC = .5
TC = 1
TA = unreadable ..added 2 drops of 0007 swirl added , added 5 drops of 0008 .. turned pink / red ..added more than 10 drops of 0009 ... no color change

 

[proavia]

You are missing a few key test results.
Post the following:

FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Salt
Water temperature

While you needn't worry much about CH with a vinyl liner, having a base line is good.

Also post the pH, TA and CH of your fill water.

 

[careingemt]

You are missing a few key test results.
Post the following:

FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Salt
Water temperature

While you needn't worry much about CH with a vinyl liner, having a base line is good.

Also post the pH, TA and CH of your fill water.

after 6.5 hours run time I am still getting

cc .5
fc .5
tc 1

should I be adding more salt to possibly raise the cc , fc , tc

 

[careingemt]

You are missing a few key test results.
Post the following:

FC = .5
CC = .5
pH = off the marks ...less than 6.8
TA = unreadable ...see above
CH =
CYA = hard time figuring out when black dot disappears
Salt = ordered my 1766
Water temperature 74 F

While you needn't worry much about CH with a vinyl liner, having a base line is good.

Also post the pH, TA and CH of your fill water.

 

[MITBeta]

You should add liquid chlorine to bring FC into proper range and then use the SWG to maintain.

 

[careingemt]

Post a full set of current test results from your TF100.

cc .5
fc .5
PH }} is less than 6.8 ( i have some pool store ph increaser or can i use baking soda?)
CYA }} I have a hard time deciding when the black dot disappears so I took a sample to the pool store they claim its 108 ... im not sure about this reading cause my pool is only open 3 to 4 mths out of the year in the winter i drain almost half the water

 

[proavia]

When do you think the black dot disappears on the CYA test?

Still waiting for a FULL set of test results - all in one post.

FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Water temp

Are you using PoolMath? If so, share your PoolMath logs.
See the FC/CYA Levels for proper FC levels based on your CYA.
What does your water look like?
Have you completed an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test? If you fail this test, you will need to SLAM Process.

 

[PieterS]

You should add liquid chlorine to bring FC into proper range and then use the SWG to maintain.

Do this first. I think your SWCG is barely big enough for your pool. Boost the chlorine with liquid chlorine first, and then run the SWCG for a minimum of 12 hours to see if it can keep up.

 

[careingemt]

You should add liquid chlorine to bring FC into proper range and then use the SWG to maintain.

after adding this liquid chlorine OR any chemical for any matter .......... how soon after can i test

 

[careingemt]

When do you think the black dot disappears on the CYA test?

Still waiting for a FULL set of test results - all in one post.

FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Water temp

Are you using PoolMath? If so, share your PoolMath logs.
See the FC/CYA Levels for proper FC levels based on your CYA.
What does your water look like?
Have you completed an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test? If you fail this test, you will need to SLAM Process.

cya at 80 or 90 or 100
fc .5
cc .5
ph less than 6.8
ch 70
cya 80 or 90 or 100
water Temp is 73
no prior logs
pool looks crystal clear
no OCLT test

.................................................................................

chemicals added at 11:50am est
16 OZ Liquid Chlorine
PH increaser 1 Pound
Alkalinity increaser 6 pounds

 

[careingemt]

I think your SWCG is barely big enough for your pool.

Im starting to think this as well... on the box it says 7000 gallons or 18' wide pool 48 inches deep

I literally measured my pool depth its 42" deep 18' across

 

[proavia]

We recommend a SWG that is at least 2x your pool volume. SWG rated volume is based on running 24 hours per day.

"Alkalinity increaser" is just high priced baking soda. Walmart sells baking soda in larger bag for cheap.

With the pump running, 30-45 minutes after adding baking soda, retest pH and TA. Report back here.

For the CYA test.

• Mix the pool water and reagent
• Go outside in full sun, turn your back to the sun
• Add mixture to the 100 line
• Hold test tube at waist level with only 2 fingers at top of tube
• Glance into top of tube - only a quick glance
• See the dot? Add mixture to 90 line
• Repeat until you can't see the dot with a quick glance - round up 10 above that final reading
• If you can't see the dot at 100, you will need to do the diluted CYA test - search here for it

You can pour the mixture from the tube back into the mixing bottle and repeat the test multiple times. Keep doing this to get a better feel for the test. Providing numbers that range from 80-100 isn't close enough.

Your FC level is W-A-Y too low for your CYA level. FC/CYA Levels
Add 5 ppm of chlorine ASAP
Get your pH into range also - 7.2 to 7.8

Report your results in the following order as it is easiest for us to review them.
FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Salt level
Water temp

 

[proavia]

Water Testing Instructions - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[careingemt]

30-45 minutes after adding baking soda, retest pH and TA. Report back here.

PH is 7.0 yes i will add more baking soda
TA is 90

will post more results in a bit

 

[careingemt]

Report your results in the following order as it is easiest for us to review them.
FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Salt level
Water temp

FC = 2
CC = .5
pH = 7.2
TA = 120
CH =

Calcium Hardness Test​

Use quantities in [brackets] if CH is very high (>400) and you have trouble getting a clear transition to the blue endpoint.

1. Rinse and fill sample tube to 25ml [10ml] mark.
2. Add 20 drops [10 drops] R-0010; swirl to mix.
3. Add 5 drops [3 drops] R-0011L; swirl to mix. Solution turns red to indicate calcium is present.
4. Add R-0012 one drop at a time, swirl to mix after each drop. Repeat until color changes to blue (and stops changing).
5. The last drop that caused a change is the drop count. Multiply #drops by 10 [25] to get CH.

Following these instructions my color changes to pink not really red ... ive tried it both ways [using brackets (10) and (3) ] and not using brackets 20 and 5 so cant say i get a "blue" reading i do notice a bit of a color change at 60 -70

CYA = Finally got a reading with my TF-100 test kit .. I believe it to be at 90 + 10 would be 100

Salt level = Taylor K-1766 test kit arrives on Friday
Water temp is 76F

 

[MITBeta]

I believe it to be at 90 + 10 would be 100

Why are you adding 10?

Following these instructions my color changes to pink not really red

Hot Barbie pink is the endpoint.

 

[careingemt]

Why are you adding 10?

as stated above

quote: proavia

For the CYA test.

• Mix the pool water and reagent
• Go outside in full sun, turn your back to the sun
• Add mixture to the 100 line
• Hold test tube at waist level with only 2 fingers at top of tube
• Glance into top of tube - only a quick glance
• See the dot? Add mixture to 90 line
• Repeat until you can't see the dot with a quick glance - round up 10 above that final reading

 

[PieterS]

Repeat until you can't see the dot with a quick glance - round up 10 above that final reading

I think the intent is to just round up to the next multiple of 10 - so if you see the dot disappearing anywhere between 80 and 90 - that's a 90. You don't try to 'guess' between multiples of 10 and call it an 85 for example.

Either way - you're pretty high up there. For sure do not add any more stabilizer or use pucks with stabilizer. You could consider draining a bit of water or just vacuuming to waste a few times.

And for that high a CYA - you need more chlorine in the water ASAP!

 

[careingemt]

so my swg seems to be holding the chlorine I'm adding in

however .. I now have cloudy water how can I get it back to clear