Most definitely yellow. Very yellow.
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Most definitely yellow. Very yellow.
If you're familiar with the hth test kits it's the darkest yellow they have which is 5-10. It's not any darker than that.
I don't think I can post pics on here so if I haven't made it known my water is crystal clear but for the stuff on the bottom that I keep attempting to vacuum up. I've vacuumed to waste and filter several times each, but now seem to just be moving it around more than sucking it up.
While you are waiting for your kit, try this. Not super accurate but better than nothing. You have to use distilled water, not tap water.
Testing Without a Good Kit
Okay, I finally got a few minutes to test the chlorine level using the link above. It only took the 1:1 ratio and it tested 2-4, so 4-8 should be the correct "guess" level. My Taylor kit isn't here yet, but I did receive my Pool Blaster Max vacuum. It is charged and ready to go. I am going to go use it now. The rest of the week is going to be a scorcher. I'm getting closer at least!
Oh yeah. And in my #19 post my boys must've been driving me crazy as I typed "tyrant" rather than titrate! LOL! See what happens when you have kids? They suck out half your brain when they're born.....
I dunno. I learned all sorts of things from having my sons. Some, on purpose. Some, by accident. Some, kicking and screaming. ;)
I hear ya! It really is amazing how much a kid can teach an adult.
My Power Blaster Max works great! I'm very happy with it.
Did you see my chlorine level above? Any suggestions?
Glad the vac works well; I don't see what your CYA level is (I only looked back very quickly), but you should maintain chlorine levels per the Best Guess page linked in my signature.
My CYA level on 6-16-13 was 50. I have nothing more to test CYA levels with until my kit arrives. With my chlorine "dilution" testing being at 4-8 (that's using an hth drop kit with results of 2-4 multiplying x2), I don't know how to lower the chlorine level to match the CYA. I'm reading all over your site but there is sooo much information! Sorry I can't find it.
Did you read this page? http://poolsolutions.com/gd/best-gue...ine-chart.html
4 - 8 is a bit LOW, to be clearing algae, with CYA = 50 ppm.