Hello, New to Forum.

[Watermom]

Yeah, it was late when I got back on the forum last night and posted that reply. No big deal. I don't think you have to keep reporting your readings twice a day unless you are unsure about something. Just keep following the SS Recipe and you'll be fine. In case the link has gotten lost in this thread, here it is again: http://pool9.net/ssr/

Have you been able to order a K2006 kit yet? You're soon going to be able to have a way to test your CYA after using the dichlor for awhile.

Keep up the good work! (And, don't forget to go swimming and enjoy your pool! )

[mcbdz]

Thanks Watermom. Yes ordered the kit and new filters. Waiting for them to come in. My OTO is starting to get a orange to it so I'm sure it is above 5. pH =7.5. I think I will skip tonight but will test to make sure. Could this just be a build up of the used chlorine? I am ready for the K2006 to come in for real. I used those 6 way stick from walmart that I had and it shows the CYA less then 30 but learned it isn't very accurate.

[Watermom]

I had made myself a mental note to pull up this thread and check on you this morning and then lo and behold, when I was in the mod queue a few minutes ago, there was a post from you. You beat me to it.

Here is that OTO color chart again to help you decipher those off the scale colors: http://pool9.net/oto-chart/

You are right about the 'guess-strips' and CYA readings. Hopefully, your K2006 will arrive soon so you can get some good accurate readings.

Keep up the good work!

[mcbdz]

Thanks so much. Just checked Amazon and looks like the test kit is still being processed and estimated delivered 6/9 and filters 6/10. Boy are they slow. That sucks. Skipped dichlor last night and this morning OTO =between 3and 5 so 4 i guess and pH= 7.4. Looks like the pH is kid of stable? will recheck OTO tonight. I do have a tree half over the pool and the debris is a big pain in the patootie but, luckily I'm getting it clean enough everyday to not have a swamp. :O). We are getting lots of use so getting our moneys worth :O) thanks again.

[Watermom]

Thanks so much. Just checked Amazon and looks like the test kit is still being processed and estimated delivered 6/9 and filters 6/10. Boy are they slow.

Not if you are an Amazon Prime member. It is $99 per year to join but then, your orders arrive within 2 days with free shipping. My membership pays for itself in no time since shipping charges on orders I place over a year's time are probably much higher than that. Plus, I am not patient; when I order something, I want it yesterday!

[PoolDoc]

Unfortunately, this is peak period for pool product orders. (p-p-phut! My almost evil alliteration affliction has arched its awful head. )

[mcbdz]

OK, finally got my Taylor K-2006 kit in. Here's the results. FC-10, CC-0,pH-7.4, TA-160 and CYA is 70 which really surprised me. OK what do I do know?

[Watermom]

Your numbers look pretty good. Your TA is a little high but shouldn't be an issue. But, if you want to try and drop it a little here are the directions for doing so. http://pool9.net/muriatic/ AND http://pool9.net/alk-step

How does your water look?

[PoolDoc]

With CYA = 70, you probably want to switch to chlorinating mostly with bleach.

[mcbdz]

Watermom, Water looks good but a lot of work because we made the mistake of putting the pool half under a mimosa tree. They are in full bloom right now so I spend 2 hrs every morning vacuuming and skimming the pool. Seriously thinking of cutting the dang tree down.LOL Will try cutting way back first.
PoolDoc, I thought so on my CYA so, will switch to regular bleach now. Thank you for all your help