Quote Originally Posted by zmachines View Post
Hey guys, Thanks for the instructions!
I have been down with my back the past few days. Have not done much and didn't get to test the pool until today.
My results are:
FC: 2.4
CC: 0.2
PH: 7.8
TA: 120
CY: ~20

I new I was low on CYA, so I will be adding that as well as some acid to get the PH back in check. I will be using the best guess chart and getting that CYA up to about 60ppm. Thanks dc_soccerdude, you answered all of my questions regarding what the unit can do and I'm glad you told me about the timer. When my single speed pump goes or I find a great deal on a 2 speed, I will have to pick up one of those timers. I am all for using the least amount of power to keep the pool clean and clear. Next on my list of necessities is a pool robot. I hate manually vacuuming when I could be swimming!

Thanks again,
Michael
Get the CYA up to 80 ppm and run the FC at 4-5 ppm. Best guess chart is not quite applicable to SWG pools, which do just fine at slightly lower FC levels. Running the CYA at max is important for pH control since it allows for a lower output percentage.

Get your TA down, it will also help with the pH stability and when you adjust pH don't lower it below 7.6 to keep it from rising too fast. The lower the pH the faster it will rise.