Whats a good TA range? And a few other questions?

[Winstonselect848]

Hi,
1st timer here. I went to the local pool store just to get my water tested by them for the first time only. My thought was it would be a good starting point for me to open up my Taylor 2006 and check my numbers against theirs. My question is that they have a range for TA at 125-150. My TFP calculator has the TA range at 50-90. Which one is correct? I have an AGP, 5000 gallons. Attached are the numbers from the pool store. Many of my numbers are zero which is expected. Also do I add my chemicals in the order they suggest? I am not using their products I am using BBB method. Lastly what kind of a product do I need for a stabilizer/ conditioner?
Many Thanks for your help!

 

[Richard320]

They want higher TA because they expect most people to use trichlor pucks which are very acidic.

I haven't even looked at the test results. Pool store tests are notoriously unreliable. I would be interested in what you get with your own testing.

Stabilizer is stabilizer. Pool section at any big box or hardware store. Recommended Pool Chemicals - Trouble Free Pool tells you what does what and how to add it.

 

[ajw22]

Jeff, the fact is for your Intex vinyl pool with no SWG any TA above 50 is fine. If you are going to follow TFPC methods then follow TFP chemistry levels.

 

[Mdragger88]

Welcome to tfp! We don’t recommend using most pool store test results or recommendations for additions. Great job on getting a test kit - please readABCs of Pool Water Chemistry & What Are My Ideal Pool Levels? - Trouble Free Pool to get a better understanding of how to care for your pool

 

[Mdragger88]

After you test your water feel free to post the results here & we can help steer u in the right direction. It’s always interesting to see the disparity between the two .