Just converted from baquacil to chlorine and have been told I have a chlorine lock
- Thread starter flyingv
- Start date
- May 20, 2020
- 999
- Pool Size
- 13600
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Solaxx (Saltron) Reliant / Purechlor R5
For an accurate reading, make sure you test before any sun hits the pool. If you’re a night owl like me that might mean re-test before bed.
Great thread and it looks like you are on track for a TFP soon. FWIW, I have had my pool for three years. I found this site when I was building the pool and was able to learn about pool chemistry before the water went in. I used pucks until my CYA got around 35 and then used bleach to maintain FC levels. Muriatic acid and baking soda as needed. I usually test my pool on friday morning. When CYA drops I will use a puck if chlorine is low. If not I add bleach.
I run my pool year round. In 3 years I have had to slam my pool one time when I let the FC get close to 0 and saw some green on the walls. It only took a couple of days to get it clear again. I usually shoot for 3-5 ppm for fc. If we get a big rain, I may go out and dump a gallon of bleach in. My point is not to pat my back but to let you know the stuff these guys tell you really works. TFP has made owning a pool easy for me. I have never been in a pool store. I buy bleach and acid at Lowes. Once you learn the chemistry basics, it all makes sense. Sounds like you are figuring it out!! Enjoy.
I run my pool year round. In 3 years I have had to slam my pool one time when I let the FC get close to 0 and saw some green on the walls. It only took a couple of days to get it clear again. I usually shoot for 3-5 ppm for fc. If we get a big rain, I may go out and dump a gallon of bleach in. My point is not to pat my back but to let you know the stuff these guys tell you really works. TFP has made owning a pool easy for me. I have never been in a pool store. I buy bleach and acid at Lowes. Once you learn the chemistry basics, it all makes sense. Sounds like you are figuring it out!! Enjoy.
Hi. I have been running my pump constantly for the past 3 days. I would like to do a oclt tonight, okay to let my pump continue to run? The video on your site says to run it for 30 minutes before the Morning sample, but if it is running all night that’s okay?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,303
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Good news, the overnight test showed no loss in FC. Pretty sure my loss during the day is due to my still high CYA, after draining 2/3 and refilling, of about 65, and sun.