Hi,all -
In the continuing effort to understand my pool and plan on vacation dosing, been doing some testing:
Sunday 8PM
FC - 8
CC - 0.5
pH 7.5
Alk 80
CYA 40
CH 400
Borates 30-50
Temp 90
Water clear
Monday 7AM
FC - 7
CC - 0
Monday 7PM
FC 3.5
CC - 0
Temp 92
Water clear
Added a big splash of CL (didn't really measure - maybe a bit over a gallon)
Monday 8PM
FC 12.5
CC 0
Tuesday 7AM
FC 12
CC 0
So here's my question:
Did I technically pass the OCLT on both days since FC loss was <1? Or can I only say that if I am at shock level (20 if I recall for my CYA)?
I'm taking bets on what the FC will be tonight.... expecting a hot, sunny day with direct sunlight exposure for well over 8 hours. I'll say 8.
My preliminary plan for vac:
Thursyday (day 1) load up floater with 3 tabs, dump 2½ gallons CL (should get it in the 20s FC)
Tell neighbor to add 2½ gallons CL on Tuesday (day 5) and again on Sunday (day 10)
Come back Tuesday (day 12) and hope FC is somewhere like 3-5 and pool is still sparkly.
I guess I could also tell him to add the 2½ gallons on day 7 and that's it, but more likelihood of something blooming because potential FC drop to 0... though borates may help keep it in check.
M.
In the continuing effort to understand my pool and plan on vacation dosing, been doing some testing:
Sunday 8PM
FC - 8
CC - 0.5
pH 7.5
Alk 80
CYA 40
CH 400
Borates 30-50
Temp 90
Water clear
Monday 7AM
FC - 7
CC - 0
Monday 7PM
FC 3.5
CC - 0
Temp 92
Water clear
Added a big splash of CL (didn't really measure - maybe a bit over a gallon)
Monday 8PM
FC 12.5
CC 0
Tuesday 7AM
FC 12
CC 0
So here's my question:
Did I technically pass the OCLT on both days since FC loss was <1? Or can I only say that if I am at shock level (20 if I recall for my CYA)?
I'm taking bets on what the FC will be tonight.... expecting a hot, sunny day with direct sunlight exposure for well over 8 hours. I'll say 8.
My preliminary plan for vac:
Thursyday (day 1) load up floater with 3 tabs, dump 2½ gallons CL (should get it in the 20s FC)
Tell neighbor to add 2½ gallons CL on Tuesday (day 5) and again on Sunday (day 10)
Come back Tuesday (day 12) and hope FC is somewhere like 3-5 and pool is still sparkly.
I guess I could also tell him to add the 2½ gallons on day 7 and that's it, but more likelihood of something blooming because potential FC drop to 0... though borates may help keep it in check.
M.
