1st Time Test Results

[PatL34]

You are probably doubling Ben's test figure for salt when you should be dividing by 2 to agree with pool store figure.

The ALK could use a boost up to 100 ppm with baking soda. Try a couple of lbs first. The CAL is within the ballpark for a plaster pool. The CYA could come up slightly to between 40 - 60 ppm, or whatever the SWC manual says.

Hope this helps.

Pat

[vanduse1]

I am still getting a high # for my salt test. I am either doing something wrong or my kit is faulty. I have sent two messages to Ben with NO reply. I have still not received my usermanual in the mail as the information indicated.

[vanduse1]

You are probably doubling Ben's test figure for salt when you should be dividing by 2 to agree with pool store figure.

The ALK could use a boost up to 100 ppm with baking soda. Try a couple of lbs first. The CAL is within the ballpark for a plaster pool. The CYA could come up slightly to between 40 - 60 ppm, or whatever the SWC manual says.

Hope this helps.

Pat

Ok. I added two pounds of Baking Soda yesterday. I checked my TA and PH today. My TA went out to 80 but my PH seemed pretty high. I added some Muratic acid to help lower the PH. I then added two more pounds of Baking Soda.

My question is am I on the right track? From what I read I think I am doing everything right. Let me know if I should take a different approach. I am trying for a TA of 100.

[waterbear]

There is a problem with the drop size on some of the salt tests. Ben is working on the solotion now.

[CarlD]

Be aware that pH and T/A are connected. As you raise pH, T/A rises. As pH falls T/A falls. Measure T/A at the pH level you desire--that's where it matters. Plus, I think adding 2more lbs of baking soda should get you to 90 or 100ppm, which is a FINE T/A.