No particular order really that you have to do the test in I generally start with the 1st one on the instructions, and go from there. http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/24188-Extended-Test-Kit-Directions
Here's a couple of hints: use the 10ml water samples, instead of the 25ml water sample for any tests you can. This will save you reagents this is especially helpful for your FC and CC tests because during the slam you will be testing those A lot. Just multiply the drops its takes to clear it .5, and that will be your level. Also, when using the 10ml water sample for Fc/CC testing use just 1 scoop of powder instead of 2, as long as you get a nice med pink color when you add the powder it will test out just fine.
In regards to your questions: The 1st thing we need you to do is to provide us with a complete set of levels, from your new test kit, so we can see where you are currently at, and we can better instruct you on what would be your best plan of action given all your current circumstances, and your current test results.
If you can't get a reading on the CYA the regular way (which is quite possible in your case as we are expecting it to be very high) Then:
You can do a diluted CYA test instead and this will help you get an accurate level reading.
This is done by mixing 1/2 pool water, and 1/2 tap water in equal parts. You can fill your plastic measuring container to the 7ml mark with pool water and then fill to the 14 ml mark with tap water. Shake to mix and then pour out 1/2 of it back down to the 7ml line).
With the plastic measuring vial for the CYA test at the 7ml mark with that diluted water,
then fill the vial up from the 7ml line to the 14ml line with the R-0013 solution.
Shake for 30 seconds to mix.
Then start adding it to the view tube until the dot disappears. (If you are having trouble determining the exact level you can pour the solution back and forth several times from the view tube to the plastic vial and keep checking it to make sure you have it correct).
****Once the dot disappears multiple that number by 2, and that is your current CYA level. (The directions for the diluted CYA test is also listed in the Extended test results link at the top as well).
I hope this helps. Just post your results like this:
FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
and someone will help you after that. Have a wonderful day.
Here's a couple of hints: use the 10ml water samples, instead of the 25ml water sample for any tests you can. This will save you reagents this is especially helpful for your FC and CC tests because during the slam you will be testing those A lot. Just multiply the drops its takes to clear it .5, and that will be your level. Also, when using the 10ml water sample for Fc/CC testing use just 1 scoop of powder instead of 2, as long as you get a nice med pink color when you add the powder it will test out just fine.
In regards to your questions: The 1st thing we need you to do is to provide us with a complete set of levels, from your new test kit, so we can see where you are currently at, and we can better instruct you on what would be your best plan of action given all your current circumstances, and your current test results.
If you can't get a reading on the CYA the regular way (which is quite possible in your case as we are expecting it to be very high) Then:
You can do a diluted CYA test instead and this will help you get an accurate level reading.
This is done by mixing 1/2 pool water, and 1/2 tap water in equal parts. You can fill your plastic measuring container to the 7ml mark with pool water and then fill to the 14 ml mark with tap water. Shake to mix and then pour out 1/2 of it back down to the 7ml line).
With the plastic measuring vial for the CYA test at the 7ml mark with that diluted water,
then fill the vial up from the 7ml line to the 14ml line with the R-0013 solution.
Shake for 30 seconds to mix.
Then start adding it to the view tube until the dot disappears. (If you are having trouble determining the exact level you can pour the solution back and forth several times from the view tube to the plastic vial and keep checking it to make sure you have it correct).
****Once the dot disappears multiple that number by 2, and that is your current CYA level. (The directions for the diluted CYA test is also listed in the Extended test results link at the top as well).
I hope this helps. Just post your results like this:
FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
and someone will help you after that.
Have a wonderful day.
