Re: New pool owner, trying to get my chemicals balanced

Originally Posted by
PoolDoc
Strip based testing of CYA is HORRENDOUSLY inaccurate.
Watch the video of the Taylor CYA test if you want to validate your testing:
http://pool9.net/tk/
I've tossed the strips and received a K-2006, so the reading of 50 ppm CYA is from my Taylor kit. It could be inaccurate, since it was my first time performing the test.
26,000 gal IG vinyl liner pool (20'x40'), Waterway SMF-110 wet end w/ Century SQS-1072R motor, Pac-Fab Triton TR60 sand filter, K-2006A. Manually added chems: 12.5% NaClO liquid, granular CYA, baking soda, 31% muriatic acid.
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