Need hlep with FC

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reidsmith said:
Dave,
I do close the pool in winter.

The CYA was low this year. The first time in years. I added 4 lbs. CYA and it came up to just above 40. It's gone up a little with the tri-chlor tabs since then.

You mentioned 15 gal. of bleach. I have 12.5% chlorine so do you think 8 gal. should be enough?

Reid
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There have been many instances of CYA disappearing over the winter and leaving ammonia in your pool.....ammonia is a chlorine hog.

The answer is still more chlorine, it'll just take a LOT more than you would expect. If you posted how big your pool is, I can't see it so I'm not sure how much chlorine you need but 8 gallons of 12% seems like you might come up a little short.

You will never waste it and it's good not to run out once you start the process so I'd get a bunch more.....maybe double that......again, you won't waste it.

Chlorine, chlorine, and more chlorine will get rid of whatever organics are in your pool and allow you to start holding normal FC levels.

Use Jason's calc in my sig to help you figure your dosages.
 
Dave,
It's been a few days since my last post. I've been nursing the pool for a few days. FC is about 2 ppm and still crystal clear. I am awaiting some new grids for my filter. A couple blew out the seam. It's also been raining everyday. Once I get the grids in I plan on shocking up to 20 ppm. The weather is suppose to be nice for a few days.

Will post then.
Reid
 
Dave and others,
Thanks for all the advice. I shocked the pool up to about 20 ppm and have been checking for three days now. The FC is slowly dropping but at least it's holding. Right now it's just over ten and all the readings are good. Will be checking daily to see how it goes.

Thanks again,
Reid
 
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