test results

[pirate-arghh]

These are my results right now-
FC- 2.5, CC zero, TC- 1-2, ph 7.8, alk- 80, ca 450, cya 35

I have Ben's kit. My ph always drifts up to 7.8. I add muriatic acid and it comes down. How do I get my calcium down? I have a salt water generator. The pool is very easy to care for. Are my results okay? Any suggestions? Please? I am happy with the way it looks and ease of care. But I am not sure if my equipment is being destroyed due to high calcium!

[Watermom]

The only way to lower calcium is to do a partial drain. Have you used any cal-hypo in the past?

[waterbear]

There are sequestering agents that are specific for the metal calcium. They don't remove it but they 'deactivate' it the same way that other metal sequesterants deactivare copper or iron. Google calcium reducer pool.

[pirate-arghh]

Okay- thanks! I will do the google thing. But is the calcium really bad? The pool looks great- clear and all.

[aylad]

Your biggest problem with the high calcium is that if your TA gets too high, the Calcium may precipitate out of the water, turning your pool to milk.

Janet

[duraleigh]

Pirate,

Careful management of your water (which you seem to be doing already) probably will make your high calcium level irrelevant.

What info I've seen indicates 200 - 400 as an acceptable range.

Test your fill water for Ca. If it's really high, look for an alternative source (water softeners work).

Low Ca in your fill water and rainfall should get you down into a safer range soon.

[waterbear]

With your ALK at 80 your calcium level should be fine....just be on the lookout for scaling and inspect your salt cell regularly and acid wash if needed.

[pirate-arghh]

Thanks guys- I appreciate the input!!