Am I done shocking? If yes, now what?

[plucky71]

I'm wondering if I am done shocking. Here are my current test results as of this a.m.

FC 22.5
CC .5
TC 23
PH 7.3
TA 70
CH 100

Last nights FC was 23.5

The pool does look clear to me. However I have only seen it as black/green in the past.

My test results from Monday (3 days ago) were:

fc 0
ph 7.2
ta 50
ch 130
cya 50

So with a cya of 50 I have been targeting 20. I always seem to hit a little high so I'm wondering if my pool size calc. of 12,000 is a little high.
Anyway, if I am done, now what? I will be using liquid bleach for my sanitizer. Here are the pool school recommended levels:

Fiberglass with Bleach

FC 3-7
pH 7.5-7.8
TA 70-90+
CH 220-320
CYA 30-50

Should I raise my pH and CH now? Is my TA o.k. at 70? I will retest my CYA when the FC is down to normal.

Thank you all so much for your help. As a first time pool owner this forum has been such a blessing to me.

 

[zea3]

If you did not add bleach after last nights test results then yes, I would say you were finished shocking. I think the pH is o.k., but check it again when the FC is at normal levels. TA is o.k., CYA won't change due to FC levels, so CYA of 50 is the high end of o.k.

 

[Bama Rambler]

It appears that, like zea3 said, you're technically done, but (isn't there always a but?) I'd hold shock level again today and perform the overnight test again tonight just to make sure. Being sure to test after dark tonight and before suns up in the morning. Post the numbers as well as the times you tested.

 

[orthofish]

I would get the CH up. I let mine get down to 160-200 and I now have a few cobalt stains to deal with. I have bumped mine up to 275.

 

[plucky71]

Thank you. I will raise my CH as suggested. I will post new numbers tomorrow. I have maintained shock level.

 

[plucky71]

Here are the latest numbers. I tested last night at 10 pm and this morning at 6 am.

FC last night 14
FC this am 14
CC this am 1.0
TC 15

So, what do you think. Should I stop the shock process?

Thank you.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

No, you need your CC to be .5 or less before you do.

 

[plucky71]

Is it ok to raise my CH while I am in the process of shocking?

 

[Bama Rambler]

Yes, it's ok to add calcium while shocking. Mix it in a 5 gal bucket of pool water and pour it slowly in near the return. It'll get pretty warm when mixing. Use a plastic or wooden stick to stir it with.

Since you lost no FC during the night you're real close to being done and this part requires the most POP. Hang in there and do the overnight test again tonight and post the results.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

I should have mentioned make sure the pool is not covered - sunlight helps destroy CCs so you could be done today or tomorrow but like Bama said, have some of that POP and try not to let it get to u.

 

[plucky71]

Thank you for the help. I have been keeping a solar cover on it so I will take it off. I'll update tomorrow.

 

[plucky71]

Here are the latest numbers:

FC 12.5 last night 10 pm
FC 12 this am 0630
CC .5

I have not raised CH yet.

 

[Butterfly]

Here are the latest numbers:

FC 12.5 last night 10 pm
FC 12 this am 0630
CC .5

I have not raised CH yet.

Sounds like you are done shocking

How does the water look?

 

[plucky71]

It looks clear.

 

[Melt In The Sun]

Assuming that plucky's pool is the white one in their avatar, is cobalt staining an issue with white fiberglass pools? I thought the cobalt staining was a result of the cobalt-containing dyes used to color fiberglass pools blue.

 

[Butterfly]

It looks clear.

If you have not already done so, I suggest you raise your CH to recommended level.

 

[Butterfly]

Assuming that plucky's pool is the white one in their avatar, is cobalt staining an issue with white fiberglass pools? I thought the cobalt staining was a result of the cobalt-containing dyes used to color fiberglass pools blue.

From what I have read over the years, (especially waterbear's posts as he has a white fiberglass pool), cobalt spotting ( and iron stains) occur more easily with lower CH levels.

I am pretty sure that MBAR (Marie, the stain nazi )also has a white fiberglass pool and also maintains a higher CH level for the same reason.
She is the author of the stain removal AA treatment in Pool School.

 

[orthofish]

Nothing about my pool is white and I have a few of them :grrrr: CH was too low. I let it get down to 160-200.

 

[plucky71]

I am planning on raising my CH. Yes my pool is white FG. Is there any reason that I should not raise my CH? Are there some disadvantages?

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

No, go ahead and get your CH to 250 it will be fine.