I made this reference sheet for my TF-100 kit; color-coded to match the Pool Math app. I printed it out and will try to laminate and/or tape to my kit. Sharing is caring!
TF-100 kit quick reference guide testing instructions
- Thread starter ThirstyFish
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This is great. Thanks for setting it up. Couple of requests
1. on CYA can the Calculate be reworded to "fill level rounded up to highest whole number" - you may have better wording. Goal is to not read 42, 45 or 48 but go up to 50 if between 40 and 50
2. Can you create a PDF and post so it can be downloaded?
1. on CYA can the Calculate be reworded to "fill level rounded up to highest whole number" - you may have better wording. Goal is to not read 42, 45 or 48 but go up to 50 if between 40 and 50
2. Can you create a PDF and post so it can be downloaded?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,309
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,260
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Well "gradation closest to fill level" does not follow TFP methods and can result in setting your FC lower then recommended.
For TFP methods you round CYA UP. If the dot disappears between 40 and 30 you round up and record 40.
For TFP methods you round CYA UP. If the dot disappears between 40 and 30 you round up and record 40.
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mguzzy
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I like the color coding! I have something similar in a spreadsheet but never thought o print it out since I have the laminated card that came with my kit. I LIKE!How about "Round up to next highest gradation"
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,260
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
How about "Round up to next highest gradation"
What is a gradation?
How about simple English and call it a line?
mguzzy
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I was just using the OP's word.. but yes, "line" is more descriptive. .. Bad habit, I'm having flash-backs to my "graduated cylinder-meniscus" days. 
Hah gradation is what is written on the kit instructions. I did not know abt rounding up, and that wording is tricky since “Up” on the cylinder is the lower number. Perhaps this can be clarified on the original instructions?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,260
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
mguzzy
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Ok.. so modded my spreadsheet version so the color codes match the bottle label/cap colors
OTO FC-yellow
OTO pH-red
FAS/DPD -yellow
Alkalinity-Green
Calcium-Blue
CYA-white
Salt-Orange... You need to add salt!
OTO FC-yellow
OTO pH-red
FAS/DPD -yellow
Alkalinity-Green
Calcium-Blue
CYA-white
Salt-Orange... You need to add salt!
Round to the greater number line? I need to simmer on this wording
How is salt measured? Its not in my TF100 kit, but I'll be happy to modify this reference guide
mguzzy
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Here ya go 'Fish.. this is a link to the instruction card that is included with the Taylor K-1766 test kit:
I'll let you do your magic. Its just a simple drop test.
Will you be including instructions on how to use the dippy things too? I just had to ask.
I'll let you do your magic. Its just a simple drop test.
Will you be including instructions on how to use the dippy things too? I just had to ask.
mguzzy
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You Fishes! Your thread got me motivated and liberally plagiarized your reference card to update my own reference that I had on a spread sheet. I like your concept and I'll probably laminate a copy and leave it in my test kit. Even though I now have them all memorized I realized if I have someone else do the tests they can reference the card in a jiffy!
Can you make this a PDF as it is easier to print and file. Thanks for doing this
Fantastic! If you move the Salt column to the left of TA, you level up visually since it's more consistent with a rainbow
Here is the link to my Pool Tests reference guide. It's set to view-only, but if you save a copy, you may be able to customize it as needed.
mguzzy
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I arranged them by the frequency I do the tests.. I used the colors of the bottle lids/stickers instead of the Pool Math app. It made more sense to me that way. I started adding tid-bits of information to the sheet from the tips and tricks I read about here and so it recently sprouted a notes section.Fantastic! If you move the Salt column to the left of TA, you level up visually since it's more consistent with a rainbow
I'll work up a PDF version. The other side of the card had the CYA chart, Recommended levels for my pool, And other useful things so if I am out at the pool and have a questions I don't have to run back in the house and log in to TFP, or pull up it up on my phone when my hands are wet.
You may say, this is a weird shape? But I it did it that way on purpose so it fits into the lid of my TestKit box.
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mguzzy
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Here's a PDF version. I added a line so if you laminated it you can write your result on the card with a dry erase marker. Then you can wipe it off for next time. I always find myself at the pool with nothing to write on.
mguzzy
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Hi all.. So tweaked my reference card again.. this PDF version will print on a 8x11 size paper and is laid out so you can cut it out, fold it in half and laminate it. My little laminator does 4 x 6 sheets, so that is what size I made it for. I added colors to the midpoints and end points so it looks close to what you are shooting for. I hope this helps others. And thanks to @ThirstyFish for starting this thread otherwise I would have never posted this.
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