Hi everybody,
So, I'm testing using the TF-100. Here are my results from 2 days ago:
FC = 1 (quick test - I've been shocking)
pH = 6.8 or lower
T/A = 0 (It had been trending down - it was 30 a week ago)
CH = 330 (trending up - it was 250 a week ago)
CYA = 40
The pool water was looking clear and sparkling, and we were just getting the last bits of winter debris out. I wanted it to be ready for my daughter's guests today, so I figured I can't wait any longer , I've got to bring that pH u.p
According to the Pool Calculator, if I plug in the above values for my 18,600 gal pool, and assume pH of 6.4 and 78 degrees F, I needed to add 52 oz of Borax and 27 lbs of baking soda. I had the wife pick up one large container of each at Costco, and added both to the pool last night, along with the dichlor to continue shocking. That's 76 oz of Borax and 13.5 lbs of baking soda.
When I woke early this AM, the water had turned green. What happened?
Ran a full battery of tests at 7 AM, including the FAS-DPD.
FC = 3
CC = 0.5
pH = 6.8 or lower
T/A = 50
CH = 310
CYA = 100
So, any guesses what the green is? I'm hoping some one will tell me it's a chemical reaction that will go away in a few hours...
So, I'm testing using the TF-100. Here are my results from 2 days ago:
FC = 1 (quick test - I've been shocking)
pH = 6.8 or lower
T/A = 0 (It had been trending down - it was 30 a week ago)
CH = 330 (trending up - it was 250 a week ago)
CYA = 40
The pool water was looking clear and sparkling, and we were just getting the last bits of winter debris out. I wanted it to be ready for my daughter's guests today, so I figured I can't wait any longer , I've got to bring that pH u.p
According to the Pool Calculator, if I plug in the above values for my 18,600 gal pool, and assume pH of 6.4 and 78 degrees F, I needed to add 52 oz of Borax and 27 lbs of baking soda. I had the wife pick up one large container of each at Costco, and added both to the pool last night, along with the dichlor to continue shocking. That's 76 oz of Borax and 13.5 lbs of baking soda.
When I woke early this AM, the water had turned green. What happened?
Ran a full battery of tests at 7 AM, including the FAS-DPD.
FC = 3
CC = 0.5
pH = 6.8 or lower
T/A = 50
CH = 310
CYA = 100
So, any guesses what the green is? I'm hoping some one will tell me it's a chemical reaction that will go away in a few hours...