Do nothing till Test Kit arrives...

[jck]

bumped it back to 15.5.....keeping the pump running 24-7 till I figure this all out. Just keeping a update here so yall can help me. Hope thats okay.

dropped 2.5 to 13 bumping it back up again... to 15..

 

[Butterfly]

bumped it back to 15.5.....keeping the pump running 24-7 till I figure this all out. Just keeping a update here so yall can help me. Hope thats okay.

Updates are a good thing.

 

[jck]

well back to 13 at 5 oclock.. Im starting to wonder if this LQ Chlorine from the pool store is really 10.5.. added what it said to get back to 15 will check it in 30 min an see..

 

[jck]

well Im guessing the new jug is stronger. I did my add an now I have 21.5...

Ill check it at 8 an then wait for morning an see what my drop is....

 

[jck]

Okay last numbers for the day. need to lower PH..

FC 19.5
CC .5
TC 20
PH 8.2
TA 160
CH 240
CYA 40

well Thats day one in the bag..

 

[Butterfly]

Don't adjust your pH until your FC is below 10. High FC can cause a false high pH reading.

 

[jck]

Don't adjust your pH until your FC is below 10. High FC can cause a false high pH reading.

okay first mistake made.. I added some acid..

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

We all make them...
As soon as the FC is below 10, retest the PH.

 

[jck]

Good morning Folks. Well checked the pool this am just like yesterday all clear an the drop was the same 1.5 dropped from 19.5 to 18. also checked the TA since I added that acid it is now 140 from 160.

So whats the plan for the day?

 

[jck]

I think Im going to order the liquidator today an set it up... Might save me a bit of time.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

I wouldn't add any during the day - I'd resume shocking tonight after dinner and repeat your overnight test.
Hopefully the FC will be below 10 and you can recheck the PH.

 

[jck]

here is my question for the day. What level is it safe to let the kids swim at?

 

[jck]

here is my 12 olcock reading FC 14 should I still keep it at 15?

How long do you usually have to shock for?

 

[Butterfly]

here is my question for the day. What level is it safe to let the kids swim at?

After you have completed the shock process (met the three criteria), most of us swim when FC levels are between the min and shock level based on your CYA.

 

[Butterfly]

here is my 12 olcock reading FC 14 should I still keep it at 15?

How long do you usually have to shock for?

Well, you know we shock until we meet the three criteria. It will go faster if you are able to maintain shock levels - adjusting as often as every hour. However, fpm mentioned that she'd like to see your FC drop below 10 today to allow you to retest and adjust, if necessary, your pH. I agree you should confirm your pH before continuing to shock.

After that, you could bring it back to shock level to help speed things along.

 

[jck]

here is my 12 olcock reading FC 14 should I still keep it at 15?

How long do you usually have to shock for?

Well, you know we shock until we meet the three criteria. It will go faster if you are able to maintain shock levels - adjusting as often as every hour. However, fpm mentioned that she'd like to see your FC drop below 10 today to allow you to retest and adjust, if necessary, your pH. I agree you should confirm your pH before continuing to shock.

After that, you could bring it back to shock level to help speed things along.

got you... Im on it..

 

[queenofmyswamp]

what is a "backswimmer?"

 

[jck]

what is a "backswimmer?"

Nasty little bug..

Okay checked the FC at 4:45 12.5.. did a PH check just to see.. It says 7.5 but not sure on it at FC 12.5

Will check it again at about 8:00

 

[jck]

12 at 8 Ill wait till tomm to do anything..

 

[jck]

Daily update dropped to 11 so thats 1 PPM. Checked PH again an its 7.5 but its above 10 FC so going to wait till about 10 an do a test on all numbers. The pool is a clear as glass. Need to add about 1/2 inch of water.