New Pool Owner

[mchale76]

What are the guidelines for using the bleach? I am finishing up the chlorine tablets that I had purchased. The mineral cartridge is out. I've got some Borax but also have not used it as my pH seems right on. Today's test:

Ch = 1-2
pH = 7.5
TA = 210ppm

Let me know about using the bleach and the borax. I did not test CYA today, but I will and report back. Thanks...

[Watermom]

You do not need to add Borax at this time but as far as adding bleach, without knowing your CYA, we cannot advise you.

[mchale76]

Used the Taylor kit:

pH 7.4
free 5
CC 1.2
TA 250
CYA test was inconclusive, as the black dot never disappeared.

Next step?

[Watermom]

You see why we don't like test strips. Back in post #3 in this thread, you reported that your CYA was 90 according to the strips. Now with your K2006 kit, you are finding that it is actually very low. If you fill the entire vial and can still see the black dot, then it means that your CYA is less than 30.

I'm kinda wondering if there might be some 'new test kit owner error' to get a CC reading of 1.2. Take a look at these testing demo videos and then try the FC and CC tests again. Your pH is fine. Alk is too high. You might want to think about lowering it some.

http://pool9.net/K2006-vid/
http://pool9.net/alk-step
http://pool9.net/muriatic/

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