New to BBB / Need to understand Chlorine loss

[Dennis T]

Last Night's readings were

FC 4
CC 1.5
PH 7.45
TA 160
CH 180

I added 73 oz of bleach to get FC level to 5

Tonight's Readings

FC 1
CC .5
PH 7.4
TA 170
CH 180
CYA 50

It was sunny and mid 90's today. Here in Columbia we have full sun most days. Is this level of FC loss in a 24 hour period normal for the climate we live in? Thanks, Dennis

 

[Smykowski]

I would say that 4ppm in 24 hours isn't outside the realm of possibility. However, I'd question that CC reading from yesterday. Anything above .5 is indicative of a problem. How has the CC been over the last few days?

 

[jblizzle]

The "norm" (if there is such a thing) seems to be 2-4ppm per day.

Looks like you may be a little on the high side. Doing an OCLT can confirm if there is anything living in the pool making your use higher.

EDIT: Oh yeah, did not see the CC ... definitely do the OCLT

 

[Dennis T]

Thanks fo rthe reply

6/18 - FC .6 / CC .8 added 247 oz bleach

6/20 - FC 4 / CC 1.5 added 73 oz bleach

6/22 - FC 1 / CC .5 Wondering what to do

I'm sorry but I do not know what OCLT is. Thanks, Dennis

 

[Dennis T]

Found it. Will perform test in the AM and post results. Dennis

 

[jblizzle]

you have to test after dark at night and then before the sun comes up in the morning to do the test accurately.

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[Dennis T]

Thanks for answering on the run.

FC .6 this morning. Overnight loss of .4

Need to get to shock level?

 

[Smykowski]

I'd shock it, but not because of the overnight loss. The loss was less than 1, and I think that's even within the error of the test. I'd shock it because you're letting your FC get too low. With a CYA of 50, you should never let it get below 4, and preferably be between 6 and 8.

 

[jblizzle]

You are letting the FC get way too low. You should be adding daily to stay above a FC of 4ppm at all times.

I would raise the FC up to shock level once and let it drift down. Then redo the OCLT tonight to see if you need to continue the shock process.

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[Dennis T]

I had FC at 4, just starting BBB, after the 4 reading I addede 73 oz to get it to 5 that evening the next evening (yesterday) the reading was 1

 

[jblizzle]

bottom line is that 4 is a minimum and if you are losing 4 ppm per day then you need to be dosing up to 8.

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[Dennis T]

Will do. Thanks J