First 30 Days
Use the first month to learn how your pool behaves under normal use instead of assuming generic numbers are your baseline.
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Week 1: test frequently
You are building a pattern library, not chasing perfect optimization on day one.
Run an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test (OCLT) once the pool looks stable
A pool that appears fine during the day can still be carrying abnormal overnight demand.
Week 2 and 3: confirm the pattern
You are looking for repeatability, not exact textbook numbers.
- → Consumption rates vary with sunlight, CYA, temperature, aeration, and bather load. Do not treat broad community averages as universal truths.
Week 4: document the baseline
At the end of the month, you should know what 'normal' means for this pool.
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Step-by-step Taylor K-2006-style testing for FC/CC, pH, TA, CH, and CYA with the correct reagent IDs and sequence.