Within days, I'll confirm CYA and TDS to determine the 3.5 month status of our tub water. I took a sample to work just on the chance our meter there (has a TDS feature) will give me something accurate and useful. That reading a few days ago was in the 1900 range for TDS.
Due here in the next day or two, CYA and TDS strips I ordered will provide a second TDS range to see if the meter reading was worthwhile plus the CYA reading. I'll be sure to post some water test info just to pass along my water situation within this 14 week timeframe in case it gives anyone else some insights or relevant comparisons.
Knowing I'm getting closer to the day I drain and refill, I'm remembering some search's and info I dug up a while back. I'll refresh by going over the opinions, experiences and recommendations again soon but just a few things come to mind I hadn't bumped into;
* If you have done a few or more of the drain and fills, did you try out the more mentioned / more recognized brands for decon cleaners and if so, did you test or compare a few to find one you liked better than another ?
* Most of my reading says just use as directed- Wondering if I should bleed off a little of the tub water capacity first to make the solution concentration a bit stronger?
ALSO- How long to run the pumps to get the crud out? A few hours at a time over one or two days? Let it set / soak overnight ?
* Is tub water okay / safe for the yard - lawn to take up some of draining ? My yard is far from perfect but I don't want to invite eco problems, lawsuits or kill the next 25-year growth cycle for lawn prospects.
Thanks All for any comments or input and go ahead making fun of me for all the questions !!
Added- 400 gallon tub with spa frog-mineral/bromine
~ bach