TA @ 53 and PH @ 7.5 do I need to raise TA?

[mihzyd777]

Here is the most recent ready from the AccuBlue at Leslie's:

I've been reasoning some places say raise because it can be corrosive and not comfortable for swimmers? Others say it's fine for a salt pool? Fyi still working on adding salt to our new pool. I also bought 8 lbs. of CYA I'm going to add now.

Any advice please. Thanks!

 

[DLip]

Your TA is okay, though at the low end of the TFP recommended range of 50-90.
You need to get a proper test kit - the TFP guidelines are quite different from the pool store. IMO the TFP guidelines achieve far better results are also much easier on your wallet.
You also need to get your FC up ASAP or you will soon have algae issues - use liquid bleach to start until you get your salt up to a proper level to run your SWG.
Lots of good articles here, start w this

ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry

There are several items things every pool owner should know about swimming pool water. We share details on the basics of Pool Water Chemistry.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[pjt]

Here is the most recent ready from the AccuBlue at Leslie's:

I've been reasoning some places say raise because it can be corrosive and not comfortable for swimmers? Others say it's fine for a salt pool? Fyi still working on adding salt to our new pool. I also bought 8 lbs. of CYA I'm going to add now.

Any advice please. Thanks!

You've been a TFP member for 12 years. Is there a reason you don't have a quality test kit for your own testing?

 

[wireform]

If the results are your own testing I'd say your good. The fact you've done the non recommended pool store testing doesn't guarantee that's what you have.

 

[mihzyd777]

You've been a TFP member for 12 years. Is there a reason you don't have a quality test kit for your own testing?

Who says I don't lol. Just cause they mention to get one doesn't mean I don't have one....you shouldn't assume. We all are always learning and this being a new pool build and my last pool wasn't new, I'm experiencing things with this pool that I didn't with my other. Hope that helps you understand.

 

[mihzyd777]

If the results are your own testing I'd say your good. The fact you've done the non recommended pool store testing doesn't guarantee that's what you have.

Doesn't hurt to double check right. For example my tests showed TA @ 60 and pool store shows at 53 so it was good to know my testing is still accurate since it's been almost 2 years since I had my last pool.

 

[wireform]

Doesn't help to double check right. For example my tests showed TA @ 60 and pool store shows at 53 so it was good to know my testing is still accurate since it's been almost 2 years since I had my last pool.

Well, then we can all agree it's good.

 

[mihzyd777]

Well, then we can all agree it's good.

Lol...my main concern was TA wasn't sure if 53 was OK for a new pool. And it was more open to discussion in case I overlooked something.