You are so close! We just need that CC to come down. Be sure to check the ladder and light niche too. Then read up on this: Pool School - Perform the Overnight FC Loss Test (OCLT)
Pool Opened, now what?
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Here are some reference pics of the CYA test that can be helpful in interpreting the test, https://www.taylortechnologies.com/ChemistryTopicsCM.ASP?ContentID=36
CH. 1-2
PH 7.4
FC. 2.5
CC. 1.5
My sister said they pressure washed the steps before putting them in the pool.
Just added 6.5 more gallons at lunch and will check again this evening.
Is there anywhere specific I should pulling the water from to test?
PH 7.4
FC. 2.5
CC. 1.5
My sister said they pressure washed the steps before putting them in the pool.
Just added 6.5 more gallons at lunch and will check again this evening.
Is there anywhere specific I should pulling the water from to test?
I go along the side, halfway between where the deepend slope starts and the deep end wall. I reach out as far as I can and submerge my bottle upside down to at least elbow depth and then invert the bottle. You don't want to be near a return.
I would check that light niche.
I would check that light niche.
okay, tonight
ph 7.4
ch 1-2
fc 2.5
cc .5
added 6.5 gallons, I assume I need to grt my FC back up.
ph 7.4
ch 1-2
fc 2.5
cc .5
added 6.5 gallons, I assume I need to grt my FC back up.
Yup! Drat. That is a big drop. How about that light niche tomorrow or any other hidey places?
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Glad your CC is coming down!!!
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Glad your CC is coming down!!!
Are you targeting 24FC in PoolMath? You need to at least aim for that goal or a tad higher. It is all about hitting the FC that will eliminate contaminants and keeping it there so they don't have a chance to survive. 12FC is not high enough.
I thought FC at 24 was only for Shock/Slamming? I think I'm done Slamming, I haven't Slammed since Saturday and the FC is staying above 12, not dropping at all. Shouldn't it be around 7 normally with my CYA level? Also we're getting white bubbles on the surface when swimming which I though was due to Calcium Hardness but we haven't added any.
Didn't realize you had passed the OCLT. Good job!!!
The bubbles are probably from the algaecide you added or maybe also the "ultra cleaner". They should eventually disappear.
The bubbles are probably from the algaecide you added or maybe also the "ultra cleaner". They should eventually disappear.
Yeah, too busy to post over the weekend. Chlorine has stayed high 3-4 nights. Did get the slide put in as well
Excellent on the slide! Fun times at Mom's/Grandma's!!!
Need a pic of people enjoying the pool!!!
Need a pic of people enjoying the pool!!!
You can see the kids enjoying the slide. Also notice the white bubbles.
https://youtu.be/JibEFSddB8g
https://youtu.be/JibEFSddB8g
They are having so much fun. YAY! Those bubbles disappear quickly. It's nothing to worry about.
Wee! Happy to see the kids enjoying the pool
The bubbles could be the side effects of those pool store chems you added a long time ago. They will eventually get oxidized by the chlorine. Also, excess laundry detergent on swimming clothes could cause this, too.
The bubbles could be the side effects of those pool store chems you added a long time ago. They will eventually get oxidized by the chlorine. Also, excess laundry detergent on swimming clothes could cause this, too.
Sister said the numbers today where:
FC 10
CC .5
ph 7.2+
CH 4
Once I get back down to 7, what's generally the amount/frequency to add for maintenance and to keep it around 7?
FC 10
CC .5
ph 7.2+
CH 4
Once I get back down to 7, what's generally the amount/frequency to add for maintenance and to keep it around 7?
If you mean calcium hardness is 4, does that mean it took 4 drops to turn color? If so, your CH is 40, 4 times 10=40. Otherwise, please explain.
You should test FC and PH daily, dosing to keep FC at target level for your CYA and to never allow it to get below minimum. Use pool math to determine how much to get to your target level. I go a little over target and never allow my pool to get to the minimum. Each pool is different and some days will need more bleach than other days. You will notice a pattern over time and test PH less frequently, but don't become too lax in your testing/dosing.
Test TA, CH and CYA at least monthly or after you've replaced water. You can test TA more frequently if your PH swings too frequently.
You should test FC and PH daily, dosing to keep FC at target level for your CYA and to never allow it to get below minimum. Use pool math to determine how much to get to your target level. I go a little over target and never allow my pool to get to the minimum. Each pool is different and some days will need more bleach than other days. You will notice a pattern over time and test PH less frequently, but don't become too lax in your testing/dosing.
Test TA, CH and CYA at least monthly or after you've replaced water. You can test TA more frequently if your PH swings too frequently.
FC: 4
CC: .5
CH: 110
CYA: 50
TA: 160
PH: 7.2
Going to add some Bleach and bring the PH up to 7.4+ according to pool math
CC: .5
CH: 110
CYA: 50
TA: 160
PH: 7.2
Going to add some Bleach and bring the PH up to 7.4+ according to pool math
FYI, I did this the other night, and must have stuck my arm in an 'ant float', b/c I got bit up about 20 times on my shoulder, back, and neck by fire ants. Not fun, lol.