Recent content by danlamar1

Yes, mine is an in ground pool.

I did use an algaecide maybe 3 months ago, but it didn't have sodium bromide in it... But, maybe I'll just pump the water out and refill it... Start over.

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I used all the jugs of chlorine last night, so I don't have any to test...I would've totally done it, though.

Here is the label. I didn't find a date code anywhere. It came in box that were 2 packs. It was stored inside the store next to the front door... As you would hope. Obviously, I have 29 more of those jugs... I did find a lot number on the box, but no date anywhere.

So, this morning when I didn't have any more chlorine, I put some pucks in just to try to keep some chlorine in the pool. I just tested and for free chlorine it only required 1 drop to go back to clear (<0.5 ppm of free chlorine). But...the CC test was 17 drops (8.5 ppm). So, I have...

I'll definitely check a CC level tonight. So, if I had organic matter that was chewing through the FC, it should be creating CC even if the FC was negative...so, if after adding 30 gallons of 12.5% chlorine in the past 2 days, if the CC is negligible, that would be an indication that the...

Yeah, the CYA was higher about 6 weeks ago... Maybe about 80-90...I don't remember exactly, I was just surprised when I checked the CYA on Sunday and it was 45. I was planning to drain about half the pool before I started the SLAM, but then didn't think it needed it with the CYA level. I didn't...

Tonight I'll do that. What is indicated by a high or low CC?

I didn't.

I used both test strips and the DPD test... Used the FAS DPD once it went over 5 that one time, and also used it intermittently to confirm. With the FAS DPD, I put 10 mL of pool water in and added a scoop of the powder. I'm the cases where the strips were saying no free chlorine, the solution...

It was hasa chlorine...

I got the recommended test kit with the DPD fas... Don't remember the model number. I just got the chlorine from my local pool store. It didn't smell very bleachy when I opened it, so maybe it's just bad liquid chlorine...I know it has a shelf life, but I'm both cases I used it the same day I...

So, I have been doing a poor job of maintaining my pool chlorine level and had an algae bloom. Trying to use the slam method to take care of it. Starting chemistry: FC 0 TC 0 PH 7.2 Hardness (500ish). Live in Phoenix with very hard water Alkalinity 85 CYA 45 Pool is around 14000 gallons...