I just got Ben's kit. This is our first year using chlorine. Could someone please tell me how often to do each test. Also, what numbers am I shooting for on each test? I already tested the CYA and it was 30. Is this appropriate?
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I just got Ben's kit. This is our first year using chlorine. Could someone please tell me how often to do each test. Also, what numbers am I shooting for on each test? I already tested the CYA and it was 30. Is this appropriate?
Test chlorine and ph every day or at least every other day. Every couple of weeks is probably ok for alk and cal. CYA a couple of times a season is plenty. CYA of 30 is fine.
Good readings:
PH 7.4-7.6 (but anywhere 7.2-7.8 is acceptable)
Alk 80-125 (although if it is a little higher, no problem)
FC 3-6 (for a cya reading of 30)
CC zero (FC + CC = TC)
Calcium hardness 200-400 (but not needed in vinyl pools)
CYA 30-50