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Just installed pool at the end of last summer. Slowly working in deck now. Can't wait as it's a pita to have to get in to clean every time. Especially this early in the year when the water temp is 68. Brrrrrr. To Richard320....I have tested. FC is 33.5 and CYA is 50. My shock level...

That would be nice! So are you asking these questions because it isn't safe to be in the pool at these FC levels?

No. We don't have a deck on yet and I'm not tall enough to reach the whole thing. :(

Ok. I'm confused. We had a little over 2 inches of rain yesterday/last night. My husband was keeping watch for me while I was working yesterday and went to backwash the filter for me and forgot it was going. He drained about 4 inches out. My FC reading this morning is 33.5, CYA 50. I'm so...

I have back washed and the psi dropped from 17 to 12. :)

FC- 34 Yes, 34 CC- 0 CH- 50 TA- 120 CYA- 60 So. Opened the pool a few weeks ago and balanced everything out just fine. Woke up 3 days ago and it looked a little cloudy in the deep end. The next day the pool is a green pond. Started the shocking process yesterday and of course I didn't...

Thank you Mike!! That is a VERY helpful strategy! That is what I have been looking for!

Another question...once I shock it, how long before its safe to swim again. We are planning a pool party tomorrow and I don't want to shock it tonight if it won't be safe tomorrow. :(

Another silly question I'm sure....how do I know what my FCC to shock level for my CYA is?

Ahhhhh.....now I get it! Thanks!!

What is OCLT? I tested my chlorine this morning and it is back up to where I want it to be. How do I maintain the level? Should I be putting in a certain amount everyday? And how do I determine what amount this should be? I use the calculator to determine how much to put in there, but if...

Thanks for everyones help and my apologies in not responding back. (Not enough swimming, too much working) Soooo....in the last few weeks, this is how it's looking... pH 7.6 FC .5 CC .5 TA 100 CYA 40 TC 1 CH 30 I know my FC, CC and therefore my TC is low. Have added my bleach already...

Thanks for the help. Treating tonight and will retest tomorrow.