Hi, All.
I'm new to the forum and new to pool ownership. I have an Intex 18' x 48" Ultra Frame with an Intex 2,500 gph filter pump, sand filter, and Krystal Clear salt water generator.
Here's my issue: My chlorine keeps burning off because my CYA levels are too low. I've been adding stabilizer (granules in a sock in front of the return) for the last two days, shocked last night, running the SWG on boost, but still can't maintain any chlorine--it's been extremely hot and sunny.
I'd really like to swim tonight, so my question is, do I need to shock again since my FC levels plummeted to 0 during the day or can I just raise to maintenance level?
I'll test the water as soon as I get home.
Thanks!
** Test results **
FAC - 0
TAC - .5
Salt - 3,000
CH - 260
CYA - 50
TA - 50
pH - 7
Base demand - 1
Copper - 0
Iron - 0
Phosphates - 300
I'm new to the forum and new to pool ownership. I have an Intex 18' x 48" Ultra Frame with an Intex 2,500 gph filter pump, sand filter, and Krystal Clear salt water generator.
Here's my issue: My chlorine keeps burning off because my CYA levels are too low. I've been adding stabilizer (granules in a sock in front of the return) for the last two days, shocked last night, running the SWG on boost, but still can't maintain any chlorine--it's been extremely hot and sunny.
I'd really like to swim tonight, so my question is, do I need to shock again since my FC levels plummeted to 0 during the day or can I just raise to maintenance level?
I'll test the water as soon as I get home.
Thanks!
** Test results **
FAC - 0
TAC - .5
Salt - 3,000
CH - 260
CYA - 50
TA - 50
pH - 7
Base demand - 1
Copper - 0
Iron - 0
Phosphates - 300
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