Hey all!
After having lots of issues with our pool, realized our CYA was through the roof. Did a full drain/refill last week and used that as my opportunity to move to the BBB method. Got a K-2006 test kit as well and feeling comfortable with it now.
I'm also using Pool Calculator to calculate adjustments but here's my issue. I'm using almost an entire jug of bleach a day. I'm trying to keep the FC level at 5ppm. I'm testing every other day and it's always down to 1-2ppm.
I live in AZ and it's HOT and sunny and I know I'm going to struggle a bit here with chlorine burn off but does anyone have suggestions for me? I told my wife this was a great way to save money, but at almost $4/day in bleach I'm starting to get the stink-eye.
I've read that the first week or two can be a bit chaotic until things settle down (chlorine wise) so maybe I'm just in that initial chaos period?
Latest readings as follows:
FC: 1ppm (I just added 121 fl oz 48 hours ago)
CC: .4
TA: 150
pH: 7.6
CYA: 40
Thanks for the help and input!
After having lots of issues with our pool, realized our CYA was through the roof. Did a full drain/refill last week and used that as my opportunity to move to the BBB method. Got a K-2006 test kit as well and feeling comfortable with it now.
I'm also using Pool Calculator to calculate adjustments but here's my issue. I'm using almost an entire jug of bleach a day. I'm trying to keep the FC level at 5ppm. I'm testing every other day and it's always down to 1-2ppm.
I live in AZ and it's HOT and sunny and I know I'm going to struggle a bit here with chlorine burn off but does anyone have suggestions for me? I told my wife this was a great way to save money, but at almost $4/day in bleach I'm starting to get the stink-eye.
I've read that the first week or two can be a bit chaotic until things settle down (chlorine wise) so maybe I'm just in that initial chaos period?
Latest readings as follows:
FC: 1ppm (I just added 121 fl oz 48 hours ago)
CC: .4
TA: 150
pH: 7.6
CYA: 40
Thanks for the help and input!