TF-100 Kit Arrived Today 😱

[WanderingPop]

I just got my kit today. I’ve read about the pool store accuracy issues, but wow!!!

Do I have a drain in my future?

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Festival
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Build Type: Plaster/Pebble Tec
Volume: 15762 gallons
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(TF-100)Latest Test Result Summary:
FC: 12.0 (an hour ago)
CC: 2.0 (an hour ago)
pH: 7.2 (an hour ago)
TA: 180 (an hour ago)
CH: 850 (an hour ago)
CYA: 150 (an hour ago)
TEMPERATURE: 77° (an hour ago)
CSI: 0.25 (an hour ago)
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(TF-100) Test Results 05-07-2022 @ 05:32 PM
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Free Chlorine: 12.0
Combined Chlorine: 2.0
pH: 7.2
Total Alkalinity: 180
Calcium Hardness: 850
CYA: 150
Temperature: 77°F
CSI: 0.25

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Chemical Addition 05-07-2022 @ 04:50 PM
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+ 80 FluidOunces of MuriaticAcid14

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(Pool Store) Test Results 05-07-2022 @ 02:49 PM
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Free Chlorine: 9.7
Combined Chlorine: 9.7
pH: 7.8
Total Alkalinity: 103
Calcium Hardness: 443
CYA: 123
Temperature: 78°F
CSI: 0.23

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Maintenance 05-07-2022 @ 06:08 AM
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Brushed

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Chemical Addition 05-05-2022 @ 07:58 PM
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+ 1 Pounds of Dichlor

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Chemical Addition 05-05-2022 @ 07:56 PM
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+ 16 Ounces of Trichlor

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Maintenance 05-02-2022 @ 06:32 AM
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Brushed
Pressure: 25

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Maintenance 05-01-2022 @ 10:00 AM
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Cleaned Filter
Pressure: 25

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Chemical Addition 04-30-2022 @ 09:20 PM
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+ 142 FluidOunces of MuriaticAcid14

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(Pool Store) Test Results 04-30-2022 @ 10:21 AM
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Free Chlorine: 0.3
pH: 8.1
Total Alkalinity: 134
Calcium Hardness: 487
CYA: 81
Temperature: 70°F
CSI: 0.74

 

[mknauss]

CH: 850 (an hour ago)
CYA: 150 (an hour ago)

Drain and refill.

 

[WanderingPop]

Drain and refill.

Is there concern draining when Az temps are above 90F during the day?

 

[mknauss]

As long as you do it quickly there should not be an issue. It is not all that hot yet.

Alternative is an Exchange. You can do either.

Draining - Further Reading

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