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topnotch
08-01-2006, 05:38 PM
Since I wont have my test kit for about 10 days or so I need a little advice

Free chlorine .42 ppm
Total chlorine .42 ppm
Current PH 7.7
Calcium Hardness 230ppm
Alkalinity 120 ppm
Cyanuric Acid 5 ppm
Copper 0
Iron 0
Total Dissolved Solids 220 ppm

Thanks
CHris

aylad
08-01-2006, 05:45 PM
What kind of pool do you have? Regardless, I'd say raise your Cl to 3, add some CYA (target around 20 ppm), and leave the rest alone. If it's plaster/concrete, or have a heater/SWG or other special equipment, that might change things.

Janet