Ok, so I have been using the BBB method since, oh July this year. (I am a baquacrud convert and never been so happy!) We have had a few mix ups here and there with a few things but other than that, smooth sailing! I was just wondering if my "numbers" are ok? Here they are...
FC: 10
CC: 0
TC: 10
TA: 90
CYA: 90
pH: 7.8
These are CONSISTANT numbers. Never change. I add 3 quarts of bleach every other day and have had clear, clear, clear water. No bleach smell, no bleaching of suits or anything. I am just worried about the high content of CYA and FC for my small pool. We have had to drain and refill due to an "accidental" overdose of chlorine that raised CYA to an ungodly amount but it hasn't moved from 90 since. I should be happy with my numbers being so consistant but I am concerned.
I am also wondering what you all do to "close" your pools. I live in southern VA and last year I didn't close my pool. I just ran the pump 8-12hrs a day -vs- all day and added the baquacrap all winter. I want to do the same this winter and clean out the leaves and such. I don't have a cover but do plan on taking out the ladder and storing it. Any other suggestions? We don't get freezing weather but it does get cold. We are planning on selling the house soon so we will probably buy a cover for it for the new owners as well as a new pump for next summer.
FC: 10
CC: 0
TC: 10
TA: 90
CYA: 90
pH: 7.8
These are CONSISTANT numbers. Never change. I add 3 quarts of bleach every other day and have had clear, clear, clear water. No bleach smell, no bleaching of suits or anything. I am just worried about the high content of CYA and FC for my small pool. We have had to drain and refill due to an "accidental" overdose of chlorine that raised CYA to an ungodly amount but it hasn't moved from 90 since. I should be happy with my numbers being so consistant but I am concerned.
I am also wondering what you all do to "close" your pools. I live in southern VA and last year I didn't close my pool. I just ran the pump 8-12hrs a day -vs- all day and added the baquacrap all winter. I want to do the same this winter and clean out the leaves and such. I don't have a cover but do plan on taking out the ladder and storing it. Any other suggestions? We don't get freezing weather but it does get cold. We are planning on selling the house soon so we will probably buy a cover for it for the new owners as well as a new pump for next summer.