I'm new to the forum. I cannot get the FC or the CYA to raise to ideal level. All other levels are perfect. What do I need to add?
Super low FC and CYA
- Thread starter killermcgilley
- Start date
- Mar 24, 2014
- 2,455
- Pool Size
- 32000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-55
Welcome to TFP!
Could you post a full set of test numbers and the test kit you are using?
Could you post a full set of test numbers and the test kit you are using?
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,790
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Hello Karen and welcome! 
Also please add which test kit you have to your signature when you get a moment. It keeps us from asking each time. 
Also please add which test kit you have to your signature when you get a moment. It keeps us from asking each time.
- Mar 24, 2014
- 2,455
- Pool Size
- 32000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-55
Unfortunately that is not one of the recommended kits. I do have a link in my signature to TFTestKits, or a Taylor K-2006 will do as well.
When you get your kit post a full set of numbers and we will go from there.
When you get your kit post a full set of numbers and we will go from there.
Welcome to TFP!
Based on the info you have provided so far the most likely scenario is that you have algae growing in your pool consuming your chlorine as fast as you are adding it, and the sun is also consuming it rapidly. To clear algae from your pool we use this process, Pool School - SLAM - Shock Level And Maintain. To perform a SLAM you need an FAS/DPD chlorine test. The best way to get that is to order a TF100 with XL option from TFTestkits.net. I have been buying my test kits there for years.
While you wait for the kit add a gallon of bleach to the pool daily and brush. And read this, Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and this, Pool School - Getting Started
Based on the info you have provided so far the most likely scenario is that you have algae growing in your pool consuming your chlorine as fast as you are adding it, and the sun is also consuming it rapidly. To clear algae from your pool we use this process, Pool School - SLAM - Shock Level And Maintain. To perform a SLAM you need an FAS/DPD chlorine test. The best way to get that is to order a TF100 with XL option from TFTestkits.net. I have been buying my test kits there for years.
While you wait for the kit add a gallon of bleach to the pool daily and brush. And read this, Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and this, Pool School - Getting Started
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