I've done a fair amount of reading over the last couple of weeks and feel like I've got a decent handle on the BBB process....but I have a few questions.
30,000 gal pool, Hayward 1.5hp pump, vinyl liner. Live in SE. Pool gets full direct sunlight from 10am until 6pm.
CYA 85
FC 2.0
PH 7.6
I believe PH is ok but based on what I've read CYA is waaay high. I've drained about 2", then refilled. Going to test CYA at the pool store in a couple of hours.
Questions:
FC level is dropping 2ppm per day. Is this drop unreasonable?
It takes approx 1 gallon of Chlorox bleach to raise FC by 1ppm. Does this seem like alot?
The pool store water analysis sheet recommends "30-200ppm" for CYA. 200 ?! Thoughts?
I'm confused about CYA. 30-50 is ideal, but I've read where higher levels 80-90 will "shield" chlorine better. With my CYA as high as it is, why is the pool burning up 2ppm in chlorine every day?
Bough a pump timer and plan to cut pump time from 24/7 to hopefully 10-12 hours per day. (2 hours in the evening when I add chemical and 8-10 hours during the hottest part of the day.) Is this a reasonable expectation?
Thanks in advance!
30,000 gal pool, Hayward 1.5hp pump, vinyl liner. Live in SE. Pool gets full direct sunlight from 10am until 6pm.
CYA 85
FC 2.0
PH 7.6
I believe PH is ok but based on what I've read CYA is waaay high. I've drained about 2", then refilled. Going to test CYA at the pool store in a couple of hours.
Questions:
FC level is dropping 2ppm per day. Is this drop unreasonable?
It takes approx 1 gallon of Chlorox bleach to raise FC by 1ppm. Does this seem like alot?
The pool store water analysis sheet recommends "30-200ppm" for CYA. 200 ?! Thoughts?
I'm confused about CYA. 30-50 is ideal, but I've read where higher levels 80-90 will "shield" chlorine better. With my CYA as high as it is, why is the pool burning up 2ppm in chlorine every day?
Bough a pump timer and plan to cut pump time from 24/7 to hopefully 10-12 hours per day. (2 hours in the evening when I add chemical and 8-10 hours during the hottest part of the day.) Is this a reasonable expectation?
Thanks in advance!