Hi all, this forum has been very helpful as I learn how to care for our new pool!
I have a 10,000 gal fiberglass pool that has been causing some concerns for me regarding FC. The pool is 5 weeks old, and initially I used a granular chlorine (25lb bucket) the contractor gave me. I’ve switched to liquid chlorine after finding this site. My PH and other readings appear normal across multiple tests at 2 pool stores (will be ordering a better test kit).
I can’t maintain FC, I’ve had my water tested and the CYA is 112 (
). I added 1 gallon of 10% liquid and it maintained high levels for 2 days, and nothing (maybe .5) today. Prior to this shock dosage, I was adding 26-39 oz per day hoping to maintain an appropriate FC level.
Is it plausible that one 25lb bucket of stabilized chlorine raised my CYA so high? I need to address this somehow, a drain and refill is complicated with a fiberglass pool, so I’ll likely have to do a series of small drains and refills.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
I have a 10,000 gal fiberglass pool that has been causing some concerns for me regarding FC. The pool is 5 weeks old, and initially I used a granular chlorine (25lb bucket) the contractor gave me. I’ve switched to liquid chlorine after finding this site. My PH and other readings appear normal across multiple tests at 2 pool stores (will be ordering a better test kit).
I can’t maintain FC, I’ve had my water tested and the CYA is 112 (
). I added 1 gallon of 10% liquid and it maintained high levels for 2 days, and nothing (maybe .5) today. Prior to this shock dosage, I was adding 26-39 oz per day hoping to maintain an appropriate FC level.Is it plausible that one 25lb bucket of stabilized chlorine raised my CYA so high? I need to address this somehow, a drain and refill is complicated with a fiberglass pool, so I’ll likely have to do a series of small drains and refills.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
