Newbie 14' round intex

[nymxracer]

Just wanted to check in and make sure I'm doing ok.
10 ppm fc
0.4 ppm cc
7.2 ph
80 Cya
50 Alk
30 Hard
.9 saturation index

Are those good numbers? According to the wheel in the Taylor 2006 test kit, my saturation index is too high. Happy swimming!

[PoolDoc]

I'm going to be making some of my own videos for the Taylor kit -- and one of them is going to be demonstrated the correct use of that stupid wheel . . . by tossing it in a trash can.

If you have a heater or a concrete pool, you might -- rarely -- need to use that beast. If you have a SWCG (salt system), and had high calcium, you might want to use it. Otherwise? It's distracting to the point of being worse than useless.

Your numbers are perfect -- for you and Intex pool. Just remind yourself occasionally, that the goal is a safe, clear pool that's pleasant to swim in, and not good numbers!

[nymxracer]

Lol.... I'll toss it.

Cool, thanks. So far the pool has been crystal clear and doesn't smell like it even has chlorine in it. Thanks once more for the info and prompt response.

[PoolDoc]

you're welcome.

[nymxracer]

Quick question. ... i bought two filbur filters and was gathering supplies for the cleaning solution but the link for TSB from Lowes was not working. Can I use this one? http://m.homedepot.com/p/SAVOGRAN-1-...611/202967451/
.... and if so how much should I add to the 5 gal bucket that I plan on soaking the filter in? Also, not sure if it matters but I planned on leaving the filter in there for the 2 weeks between rotations.

[Pappy]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/SAVOGRAN-...0622/202935862
or equivalent is what you want. Real Trisodium Phosphate. NOT "safe" or "phosphate-free" or "TSP Substitute".

[nymxracer]

Cool, thanks!

[PoolDoc]

Did you get the Filbur cartridges from Amazon? Were they sold by "Filters Now"? Could you verify that they were ACTUAL Filbur cartridges?

[nymxracer]

I got the genuine Fibur cartridges from Amazon. I'm not sure if it was Filters Now because it's showing temporarily out of stock. Anywho, here's the link I ordered from. Hope that helps, if not let me know and I'll dig through the receipts.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007F8...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[PoolDoc]

That helps; no need to dig through.

Thanks!