medic502 wrote:
I did the drop Chlorine test so I could get a more accurate reading...
FC 1.5
CC.5
TC 2.0
Is it better to add the bleach late in the day when the pool is not is direct sunlight or does that matter?
Also should I use the borax to raise the ph or Soda Ash?
I am going to get more Baking Soda tonight so I can add later if needed.
Yep...I would get the pH up to at least 7.2 to 7.4. And if I remember correctly you have a vinyl pool so you could bring TA up too. The simplest way of doing so is to get the ARM and HAMMER super washing soda. This raises the TA and pH in large amounts. And it does so quickly. Get it at the grocery store...Get two boxes...you may not need more than one...but if you need more it saves you the trip...I think I paid 6 bucks total.
Use the pool calculator to figure out what your pool needs and then add in halves. If it says 60 ounes add 30 ounces to a bucket of very warm water, and mix it thoroughly. Then poor this into the skimmer with the pump running of course. Wait an hour or so and test pH and TA again...you should see some movement. Then add the other 30 ounces in the same manner. The pool calc will tell you roughly what you need to add.
Then I would get back to shocking that pool. Hit it hard...you are losing FC overnight and you have CCs which means you are not done shocking. Don't let the clear water fool you. shock that pool til it holds.