Yes, it is the algae. You must continually replenish FC. FC is consumed as it is killing algae in your pool.Is there something in the pool that is eating the chlorine up in my attempt to kill the algae?
Yes, it is the algae. You must continually replenish FC. FC is consumed as it is killing algae in your pool.Is there something in the pool that is eating the chlorine up in my attempt to kill the algae?
Because test strips are not accurate and your FC is not as high as you think.KGK said:My TF Test Kit is not here yet, but why does my test strip indicate that there is a lot of FC, when in fact it seems to be ineffective unless I replenish?
KGK said:After reading the BBB method and playing with the Pool calculator, it all seems so clear...thanks for all the help. However, I wont have my test kit until Friday. I ended up putting 3 gallon jugs of 8.25% in the afternoon, and then again last night before bed to finally get rid of the green, and this morning I have a nice blue color; although it is not clear yet, I think I'm on my way.
I'm concerned about how much bleach I put in not knowing actual numbers aside from what the pool company's test results yesterday. I will have my water tested again this afternoon and post results.
Does bleach increase CYA? I emptied 60% of my pool to get from 125 to 40. I hope that is an accurate number.
Does bleach increase PH? It was 8.2 yesterday. I would like to get it closer to 7.5, or maybe less, and then airiate to lower my TA as it was 190 yesterday.
Thanks again.
KGK said:Thank you for the encouragement. Is there any reason why I should continue to guess and put bleach in without knowing actual numbers in an effort to maintain shock level? I guess my pool company test results are better than nothing. I will wait until I take a sample in this afternoon.