Hi all, my water has been spectacular all season. Recently I have noticed the water has lost that glorious sparkle we are all after. Using my trusty TF-100 kit my parameters are all within the normal ranges (as they have been all season, although my PH is a tad high for my liking). I have done an overnight chlorine test and lost 1 ppm. I have brought the pool up to shock level and will keep it there until my water returns to my liking. Is that an accurate plan? Since the water is a (dare I say) a tad cloudy I am guessing it is not passing the OCLT? Am I on the right track here?
Water Has Lost It's Sparkle
- Thread starter ChiefRob
- Start date
- Jan 4, 2016
- 5,288
- Pool Size
- 44000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
What we do is analyze pool water chemistry. It is common practice for folks to ask for help but not post test results. Telling us "I'm in the normal range" is of very little use and frankly, makes many of us uncomfortable. Some to the point of not responding.
So, you are certainly not alone, but posting today's test results are what we need to see to be at all helpful.
So, you are certainly not alone, but posting today's test results are what we need to see to be at all helpful.
Thank you for the replies, I will retest water when I get home later today and post results at that time.
bubbadoc
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I usually fight high pH. I know that when my pool has lost that "sparkle" I need to add acid. After testing that is almost always confirmed. Test that pH.
+1 on adding acid. Whenever my water gets dull, I usually need to test and add acid.
My pool too.... if it isn't sparkly its usually the pH is a tad high. Might still be within acceptable range but on the high side.
Seems like that might be my issue, here are the results...
Chlorine 6.5
CC 0
PH 7.9 or 8 hard to tell
Alk 110
CYA 20
Chlorine 6.5
CC 0
PH 7.9 or 8 hard to tell
Alk 110
CYA 20
jwhop3
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- Jun 9, 2014
- 146
- Pool Size
- 14000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Autopilot Digital Nano+ PPC2
jwhop3
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- Jun 9, 2014
- 146
- Pool Size
- 14000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Autopilot Digital Nano+ PPC2
bubbadoc
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. Hope that helps!And the results are in........water is spectacular this morning! Having a big party today and the pool is something I can be proud of once again! Thanks all!!!
