TF-100 Test Kit

[6XSBChamps]

I ordered the TF-100 test kit. $77. Do I need the add-ons that are offered as well or is the basic test kit enough?

 

[mknauss]

You will find the Speedstir or equivalent a very useful addition.

 

[Texas Splash]

I love my speedsitr. You have an SWG, so you might want the TaylorK-1766 salt test kit as well.

 

[6XSBChamps]

I just opened my TF 100 test kit (like a kid at xmas). I only took a quick look through the box but did not see any instructions. Is there anything on here that I could use as a resource for all the various tests?

 

[mknauss]

Extended Test Kit Directions Archives

www.troublefreepool.com

https://m.youtube.com/user/tf100testkit?feature=results_main

 

[Pv2]

I just opened my TF 100 test kit (like a kid at xmas). I only took a quick look through the box but did not see any instructions. Is there anything on here that I could use as a resource for all the various tests?

there should be a laminated instruction card in the container, contact them if it isn't in there.

 

[6XSBChamps]

first test out of the box and FC is 16. Does that seem right?
it took 32 drops of R 0871 to get the water clear.
I know I can pull up a thread that tells me what a good free chlorine reading is but I’m on my phone standing in my backyard right now.

 

[Newdude]

It's high but should be no issue so long as you have a CYA in the SWG range. This time of year the SWG will keep overproducing each time the UV from the sun decreases with lower angle and shorter days. It's a great problem to have as you will not be going green.

Also its totally safe up to SLAM per the FC/CYA Levels, but its also a little bit off your cell life (literally like an hour) so catch it sooner than later.

 

[6XSBChamps]

It's high but should be no issue so long as you have a CYA in the SWG range. This time of year the SWG will keep overproducing each time the UV from the sun decreases with lower angle and shorter days. It's a great problem to have as you will not be going green.

Also its totally safe up to SLAM per the FC/CYA Levels, but its also a little bit off your cell life (literally like an hour) so catch it sooner than later.

Thanks. My CC was .5 and barely that, which is what I want?

 

[Newdude]

Yes. The CC test may have some error or a bit of actual CCs that’s not from algae. .5 or less is good.

 

[setsailsoon]

 

[6XSBChamps]

Orange?

 

[Pv2]

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Orange?

chlorine over 5 ppm

 

[Pv2]

when your chlorine is over 10 don't bother with pH, the readings will be off.

 

[mknauss]

From OTO Chlorine Test - Trouble Free Pool
You can use this test to get a vague idea of extremely high TC levels. If the sample turns a particularly vivid yellow the TC level is between 5 and 15, light orange is between 10 and 20, dark orange is between 15 and 30, and brown is 30 or higher.

 

[6XSBChamps]

chlorine over 5 ppm

Hopefully the solution is to lower the chlorine production for a few days?

 

[mknauss]

Maybe. No idea what the CYA level is. Best to use FAS-DPD for a real FC number.

 

[6XSBChamps]

Maybe. No idea what the CYA level is. Best to use FAS-DPD for a real FC number.

FC is 16
I’ll do CYA now

 

[6XSBChamps]

Maybe. No idea what the CYA level is. Best to use FAS-DPD for a real FC number.

CYA is 25

 

[mknauss]

In your climate, that CYA is pretty low. You must be adding/generating a bunch of FC per day to get to 16 ppm as you are mostly likely consuming well over 5 ppm FC per day.

Raise your CYA to 70 ppm, if the pool is clear and no need to follow the SLAM Process. Target a FC of 7 ppm.