What the heck does this test mean? The pool store always tests for it, but can't really explain what it is. They don't make a big deal about it either, because ours is 5,500 (WAY above their acceptable max of 3000), and they don't seem to be concerned.
Then I found this link:
http://www.perfectpoolandspa.com/pro...altytaste.html
when I was searching for a cause of our salty tasting water (we have no SWG). Our water is crystal clear, but has this funny salty taste to it. Could our high TDS be the reason?? I'm still fiddling with the TA and the CH, so I though that was the reason for the salty taste.

It also says the only way to get rid of high TDS is to drain, then refill. The thought of doing that after getting the water so clear makes me want to cry Can anyone shed some light on this subject?