summerdreamin

The chlorine level was high when we tested the pH. We use spa Guard chlorinating compound (dichlor). I didn't know that if the chlorine was high the pH would test high also. Should we wait until chlorine in at the residual level before testing pH? We use the Taylor Basic Test Kit K-1000. Thanks for the help.

Water professionally tested and pH value was 7.5. All other values were within guidelines. Spa dealer suggested SpaGuard Spa Sentry (1 qt) to lock in pH. Did that according to instructions. Used spa (two people) for three hours last evening, and chlorinated spa after use. Tested pH today at noon and the level was aprox. 8.2! Are we doing something wrong or is that a normal thing? Do we need to add a decreaser? We thought the Spa Sentry would keep the level the same. Thanks for any help!