Newbie…Need Chlorine Advice

[Jasnmary]

Hey everyone! I’m trying to read through the site and learn as much as I can. New pool owner here. I took a sample to my pool store today and my FC is 1.8, my TC is 12.6 and my CC is 10.8.
The pool store suggested 2 lbs of shock and 9 pounds of non-chlorine oxidizing shock.
Does that sound reasonable? Can I do this with bleach? Thanks so much!

 

[Texas Splash]

Does that sound reasonable?

Nope. But first .... welcome to TFP! Please do not take any action based on the pool store testing and advice. Most often their testing and advice is way off the mark.

First thing, order your own (proper) test kit. Either a TF-100 (link in my signature) or Taylor K-2006C. With reliable testing from one of those we can coach you through anything. In the meantime, use our PoolMath APP to add about 5 ppm of liquid chlorine to the water each day. If you can't find liquid chlorine, laundry bleach is fine, just weaker in strength. Only get plan/regular bleach, nothing splashless or scented.

Be sure to read our Pool Care Basics page for all things TFP. Enjoy the forum!

 

[Texas Splash]

Also take a moment to update your signature with all of your pool and equipment details. See my signature as an example. It will help with replies.

 

[Jasnmary]

Thank you so much for your help and reply!!
I will also update my signature and pool info!

 

[PoolStored]

I took a sample to my pool store today and my FC is 1.8, my TC is 12.6 and my CC is 10.8.

Someone called me? I think so...

Do as Pat suggested, get a proper test kit, order it, TODAY. Link-->Test Kits Compared

Sincerely,
Pool Stored.