Help with high cyanuric acid

[kimkats]

!5 mins between MA and bleach is safe WITH the pump running.

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know your PH will not test correct if the FC is 10 or over.

 

[MarianParoo]

My apologies for not answering the "next steps" question. I just saw the 6oz and focused on that. That's why Kim is such a great mod!!!

 

[sharoncbrn]

Update, it appearing things are moving in the right direction. I just did another FC test, 14. Therefore poolmath shows to add another 338oz. Do I need to anymore testing tonight or just start in the morning?

Kim, I did add MA.

Thanks everyone.

 

[pabeader]

You can add more if you wish too. Otherwise, start bright and early in the morning. I usually suggest test and dose, every couple of hours.

 

[MarianParoo]

Did you add the 338oz?

If you already added the 338oz, you can test FC again 30 minutes after that add, and then adjust FC one more time. No need to test after a last add of the night unless you are doing an OCLT, Pool School - Perform the Overnight FC Loss Test (OCLT) , which you are not ready for yet.

If you are ready for bed, do your next test in the morning and sleep well!

 

[cfclay]

Another customer messed up at the pool store. I bought my test kit a couple of years ago when my CYA was about the same as yours and Leslie's thought it was about 10. And they didn't know about or have the testing materials for cya that came in the kit, not that I saw anyway.


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[sharoncbrn]

Good Sunday morning, I brushed the pool down good. Took the first FC Test, results: 20.5, I added 118 oz of bleach. I assume I will continue the process throughout the day. ( Till I have to leave for tailgating & Sunday Night Game). Is the goal to keep the FC at my target (24) till it clears? It is still green, not as nasty pond looking green.

Thanks again.

 

[MarianParoo]

Yup. Test and add as often as once an hour until tailgate!

 

[pabeader]

Also, take and post pics. Especially of an area that goes down into the water, like a ladder or stairs. Even a vacuum pole. That is the best way for you and us to see progress.

 

[sharoncbrn]

Making progress, but any estimate on how much longer????? Leaving town Friday for a week!!
This is what has been done so far: It is looking better.

Saturday
640 oz of bleach at 5:45 pm
Added 1 gallon of muartic acid to lower ph
FC Test at 8:45pm = 14ppm = 320 oz
FC Test at 10:45: 21 ppm= 196oz

Sunday morning
FC Test at 9:45 am: 20.5 = 128oz
FC Test 12:00 pm: 22.5 = 51 oz
FC Test 1:15 pm: 21 = 64 oz

Monday
FC Test 10:30am: 20 = 135oz
FC Test 2:15 pm: 22= 68 oz
FC Test 3:45pm: 24= 0 ��
FC Test 5:30 pm : 22 = 68 oz
FC Test 7:30pm: 22 = 68 oz
FC Test 9:30 pm : 23.5 = 17oz

Tuesday
FC Test 10:00 am :24.5 = 0 drops
FC Test 5:15 pm: 17.5 = 219oz ( Can not believe the big drop, I did take a sample from a different location)
FC Test 7:45 pm :20.5 = 118oz

 

[kimkats]

You are going to HATE this answer It takes as long as it takes. It will be a while yet as the water is still green so you are still killing the algae. You are doing an awesome job of testing and adding FC!

Is there ANY way you can have some one pop over and add FC three times a day while you are gone? I would hate to see your progress be lost.

I would not worry about them testing.....just get the average of you have been adding and have that set up in jugs so all they have to do is pour it in.

As you are seeing the M (maintain) part of the SLAM is the most important part. The more you are able to maintain it the better (faster) it will be.

Kim

 

[sharoncbrn]

Good news!! My pool was clear today. So what now? We are leaving for a week tomorrow.
Do I continue to run the filters 24/7 and let the FC come down or do I have someone put bleach in it while I am gone? I certainly do not want to come home to a green pool again.

FYI: You all made my husband a believer. Thank you.

 

[pabeader]

Is it this clear? Cloudy pool

If so, then you can do the OCLT and see what you get from that.

 

[kimkats]

Iwould have someone come over to put chlorine in just to be on the safe side..........like Bob asked-how clear is clear?

Kim

 

[sharoncbrn]

OCLT COMPLETE, please check out photos and advise:
Many thanks,

 

[kimkats]

That IS clear! I do have to ask though...........do I see some green spot/areas/dust on the bottom? I want to make sure that is just the reflection.

I would have someone come over to add FC each evening so you do not back slid. You have worked SO hard to get it where it is now lets make sure it stays this way!

Kim

 

[sharoncbrn]

Already left town, I did make àrranngements for someone to come over day and add 2 jugs of bleach. Thanks.