Hi All,
I just just setup a new Intex 32x16x52 saltwater rectangle pool, one of those costco deals where they throw everything in. I finished filling it up and began testing the water before putting in the salt. The pool came with test strips and I have a Taylor 5 way kit.
When I test the water the Taylor kit says my pH is 7.8 and it only took 1 drop on the acid demand test to bring it to normal levels. Alkalinity is 80 (it took 8 drops to clear the water), now the test strips show 6.2 pH and 80 for Alkalinity.
As I mentioned earlier this is fresh tap water. I also tested water from my faucet and I get the same readings from each Taylor kit and test strips.
My question is which should I believe? If I believe the stip that means that I would need to raise the pH and if I believe the Taylor kit I would lower the pH. Please help?
I just just setup a new Intex 32x16x52 saltwater rectangle pool, one of those costco deals where they throw everything in. I finished filling it up and began testing the water before putting in the salt. The pool came with test strips and I have a Taylor 5 way kit.
When I test the water the Taylor kit says my pH is 7.8 and it only took 1 drop on the acid demand test to bring it to normal levels. Alkalinity is 80 (it took 8 drops to clear the water), now the test strips show 6.2 pH and 80 for Alkalinity.
As I mentioned earlier this is fresh tap water. I also tested water from my faucet and I get the same readings from each Taylor kit and test strips.
My question is which should I believe? If I believe the stip that means that I would need to raise the pH and if I believe the Taylor kit I would lower the pH. Please help?