So in the continuing saga, our reading for machine test vs dip strip test (and I still have not been in the pool yet because of these readings) Free Chlorine was way high, we set the SWCG way down, now its reading low on machine 3.3 and dip strip 2.8.
Machine and test strip readings are different and confusing. But the pH is 7.7 today according to the machine. It was reading 7.9 last two days. Dip strip reading for pH is 6.8 today and was 6.9 yesterday. With readings so far apart there's no way of telling how to treat it, or even if we can believe it.
Total Alkalinity reads 111 today, was higher last few days. But the dip strip reading is less than 40. If the machine is faulty that would leave us to follow the dip strip numbers. But do we dare? The last thing I need is a skin rash.
And today we noticed some orange brown reaction or growth on the rim of one of the stainless steel cups that holds the handrail to the side of the steps. There's only been water in the pool for two weeks! And this is municipal water, not just lake or pond water.
What do you make of this?
Machine and test strip readings are different and confusing. But the pH is 7.7 today according to the machine. It was reading 7.9 last two days. Dip strip reading for pH is 6.8 today and was 6.9 yesterday. With readings so far apart there's no way of telling how to treat it, or even if we can believe it.
Total Alkalinity reads 111 today, was higher last few days. But the dip strip reading is less than 40. If the machine is faulty that would leave us to follow the dip strip numbers. But do we dare? The last thing I need is a skin rash.
And today we noticed some orange brown reaction or growth on the rim of one of the stainless steel cups that holds the handrail to the side of the steps. There's only been water in the pool for two weeks! And this is municipal water, not just lake or pond water.
What do you make of this?