- May 3, 2014
- 59,322
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
That either added calcium (may not be a big deal), or CYA (which most likely will require you to drain water).
New pool owner, can’t get the pool clear!
- Thread starter Goodfight10
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I would add the 5PPM every day until you get your test kit. High chlorine will just keep killing algae. You need to watch the pressure on your filter so it doesn't go too high. I'd let it filter 24/7 if I was around to bump the filter when the pressure got too high. My filter doesn't have a recirculate mode so I'm not the best person to answer this. The more you filter the faster it will clear. Just keep an eye on the pressure.
It wasn't all at once. On Saturday I used 2 bags and on Monday I used 2 bags, both after testing that the chlorine levels were low.
Unfortunately my gauge doesn't work, I ordered a new one last night. I also don't have a bump filter. When it's in filter it probably has about 10% of the pressure than when it is in recirculate mode.
As long as you know it's not "clearing", keeping the water moving and adding/raising FC is important.
I've seen & read quite a few use recirculate (if available) until the pool is blue cloudy, so as not to harm the pump with low flow/excess back pressure
The pool is definitely blue cloudy. Actually, since the day I have opened it, it has been blue. My only issue I have been having is the clarity. It looks like its almost ready, I just can't see the floor in certain areas.
I actually like "messing" around with the OTO test. However you must know the FC reading is the first 30secs, after that you start seeing the CC's result, if you are smelling "chlorine" that is the combined chloramines (aka the "swimming pool smell") those are not desirable, and mean your chlorine is working.
Yes keep topping up with FC/5 goal, until you can properly test your FC / CC levels with FAS-DPD test
Can you get liquid pool chlorine (10%)? Or plain household bleach(6%)?
This is what I used yesterday, as per the pool store, when I came in asking for liquid chlorine. I still have 1.5 gallons left.
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Yes! About 26 dollars for a case of 4 though. My test kit says it will arrive by Friday!
Yes Phenol Red gives "false" high reading when chlorine is over 10, which your CC's likely are
"bombs away" lol!Is that your pool in the background? Not at all the color I was expecting
Yes Phenol Red gives "false" high reading when chlorine is over 10, which you're CC's likely are
Cheers, mate!
That gives me a TFP product idea....a liquid chlorine product that you pull the pin and "hook shot" the bomb into the pool waterYes Phenol Red gives "false" high reading when chlorine is over 10, which you're CC's likely are
Also... if you want to test (just for giggles) 30min after you add the FC dose, I'd be curious what color it is.
That gives me a TFP product idea....a liquid chlorine product that you pull the pin and "hook shot" the bomb into the pool water
I’d buy it ?
steve1staf
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If you have a Job Lots near by, they sell 12.5% jugs for $2.99 each. Much cheaper!
Ocean State Job Lot 12.5
Wow, awesome. Thanks man, will head there tomorrow for sure!