I'm using a LaMotte ColorQ 2x Pro 7 tester because I seem to have issues differentiating between the different shades of colors, perhaps I'm a little color blind. Anyway, I have a couple questions about some of my results as well as some questions about CYA recommendations on TFP:
1) - My pool is roughly 22K gallons, Fiberglass w/ SWG. My FC results were 3.07 and TC was 3.29 leaving my CC at 0.22. From what I understand, I've read that to get rid of CC, you need to raise your FC to 10x the level of CC. I guess I don't understand how this makes sense, as CC has to start somewhere, so it will always start when FC is at least 10x the CC, such as in my case, correct? Is it normal to have small amounts of CC that resolve on their own? I tested the water about 3 days later and the CC levels were pretty similar. The LaMotte app with the tester keeps telling me I need to shock the water because of the CC levels, but I'm not even sure what I need to raise the FC to?
2) - Is weekly shocking recommended, or is it just recommended to shock the pool when CC levels exceed a certain limit?
3) - According to TFP, I should keep my CYA around 40-50ppm and my FC at 5-8ppm. This seems really high, I've seen warnings stating you shouldn't swim unless the FC is below 5ppm. Are those warnings just BS? I guess I'm not sure why the FC should be that high.
1) - My pool is roughly 22K gallons, Fiberglass w/ SWG. My FC results were 3.07 and TC was 3.29 leaving my CC at 0.22. From what I understand, I've read that to get rid of CC, you need to raise your FC to 10x the level of CC. I guess I don't understand how this makes sense, as CC has to start somewhere, so it will always start when FC is at least 10x the CC, such as in my case, correct? Is it normal to have small amounts of CC that resolve on their own? I tested the water about 3 days later and the CC levels were pretty similar. The LaMotte app with the tester keeps telling me I need to shock the water because of the CC levels, but I'm not even sure what I need to raise the FC to?
2) - Is weekly shocking recommended, or is it just recommended to shock the pool when CC levels exceed a certain limit?
3) - According to TFP, I should keep my CYA around 40-50ppm and my FC at 5-8ppm. This seems really high, I've seen warnings stating you shouldn't swim unless the FC is below 5ppm. Are those warnings just BS? I guess I'm not sure why the FC should be that high.