Recent content by rodjm

Thanks I look forward to hearing from the VS pump people!

Hey all, New pool and just trying to figure out how long & fast to have the filter pump run. Ideally would like to run it on the lowest RPM. Does anybody have any direction on where I could figure this stuff out? Thanks, Specs: 23,000 gal Jandy VS-FloPro pump (600-3450rpm) Jandy CV...

Well this is all based on the dip sticks because I am all out of DPD powder till next week. I may have been detecting the bleach instead of bromine (10ppm ) on the dip stick but regardless it is gone within an hour....nothing on the strip!! I even diluted the sample to see if it was bleaching...

Well just tried shocking again with 18oz bleach!!! Registered bromine for an hour then gone! I guess it a flush & decontaminate when I get back from vacation. Its funny because the water is great! Clear, no odor and no history of any skin problems. Go figure I will leave it running with the...

I tried to see if I was bleaching out by diluting the spa water and it did not register anything. That is also why I got the strips to confirm that I was testing it correctly. I did get some results but the quickly disappeared within a few hours. Is it possible that there is something...

Although where is the bromine now....Like I said I wanted to try it with a bromine bank first, but I can't seem to test for any active bromine. Also I live in Canada where it is averaging around -10C / 12F what would be a good temp to bring it down while not being used for 2 weeks? Thanks...

Been using BBB method adding about 6oz after every soak with generally good results. D1 Amore Bay, 415gal with ozone and UV used about 3 times a week by 2 people. AL 60ppm CA 150ppm PH 7.7 Borate 50ppm CYA 30ppm Leaving town for 2 weeks in a few days and thought Bromine would be better to...

Okay I will try it before and when there is some FC showing. I thought I was accomplishing the same thing by shocking with MPS to oxidize bather waste. When do you recommend using MPS and how much? I was under the impression it would be around 7 tsp for 415 Gallons.

Hey everybody,thanks in advance! I have 2 month old D1 Amore Bay with Ozone and UV and been following Nitro's and Chem Geeks recommendations. Just trying to nail down a system to work with the ozone & UV and have followed the recommendations in regards to Bleach, Borates and CYA Here is where...

What sort of time line and would the FC be used oxidizing the algae?

What are the risks associated with such a high FC level?

The pool is 19,000 gallons. I have the Taylor 20006 test kit which I believe is FAS-DPD for chlorine. For the dilution I used filtered water that doesn't test for any FC. Thanks

Thanks for the quick reply! Pool Volume - 19,000 gallons CL - 7-10 gallons (I wasn't there for the all of the chlorine adding but it was at least 4 large yellow jugs) CYA - 0ppm because it was just filled and it will be closed as soon as they figure out the leak. Ph - 8.0+ CH - 130ppm AL -...

Okay guys been lurking for awhile and it has been alot of help, but now I need some advice. We have a new inground pool put in over the last 5 months ( Don't ask!! Its been a nightmare ) It was filled about two weeks ago but since there has been a issue with a leak we haven't officially opened...