Chlorine Consumption

[thunderkyss]

So let's say on a normal day my pool consumes 2 FC a day. That is a function of CYA & organics in my pool right?

If I have a CYA content of 40 ppm, according to the chart, my target should be 5 ppm FC with a minimum of 3 ppm.

If I were to shock my pool, get the FC up to 16 ppm, could I assume the pool will consume the same 2 ppm/day if there isn't anything in particular going on in my pool, no algae, no additional use?

 

[duraleigh]

No, it will consume more. Based on several variables, you lose a percentage of your chlorine daily. So (and this is a VERY rough example that doesn't account for MANY factors and it is practically worthless other than as a demonstration) if your daily loss is 20%, you lose 1ppm if your FC is 5 or you lose 4ppm if your FC is 20.