Test Result Advice w/ High FC

[TimmyR]

Good afternoon, today's test results below. My FC has continued to remain high as I've dialed back the SWG. It is now off so I can hope for the FC to drift down a bit more. It was going down nice and steady then for whatever reason rose despite no change in my SWG. We have had to add what seem like more water that usually the last two weeks. I have all of this annotated in Pool Math.

pH 8.2 (I think, it's just darker than the top of the scale)​

FC 11.5​

CC 0​

CH 200​

TA 90​

CYA 50​

Salt 2900​

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Today's plan is to add 40# salt and 1 pound of CYA and leave SWG off until tomorrow. As my CYA has gone up, it seems like my FC is definitely stable and on the rise despite pretty low SWG settings (from my previous experience).

Is there anything else I should be doing?

 

[Newdude]

You have 'enough FC for today'. If it's enough for tomorrow and the next day too, that's just gravy. But know what we *won't* be discussing? Your swamp.

 

[reggiehammond]

11.5 FC is not "high" in any sense of the word that should describe a reason for alarm.
11.5 is very comfortable; I'd be happy with that FC level every single day.

Having FC above minimum and range is like complaining that your immune system is too strong!

 

[DrewLG]

11.5 is very comfortable; I'd be happy with that FC level every single day.

I would too, although don't forget that FC above 10ppm can make the pH color-comparison test read high.

 

[TimmyR]

Thanks! I guess I was focused on being in the recommended range and not being able to get an accurate pH reading.