So this is the first full year of the BBB method. Pool has been crystal clear all year, no complaints there. I test the water about every other day. The pH always reads 8.0 or higher and the chlorine reads low or non existent. I add clorox bleach to get the chlorine up between 3-5ppm and muriatic acid to bring the pH down to 7.4. I am having to do this every other day. Is this normal? Alkalinity ranges between 70-100ppm if it is low then I add baking soda to bring up. Right now my numbers are as follows:
pH 8.0
FC 0.5-0.0
Alk 100
CYA 60
I added clorox and muriatic acid to remedy the pH and the FC. Is there something I can add to help the FC stay longer and the pH stay down? I had a CYA problem (well above 100) last year and had to drain 3/4 of my pool and refill so I have been very cautious about adding any tri-chlor tabs or shock. Thanks!
pH 8.0
FC 0.5-0.0
Alk 100
CYA 60
I added clorox and muriatic acid to remedy the pH and the FC. Is there something I can add to help the FC stay longer and the pH stay down? I had a CYA problem (well above 100) last year and had to drain 3/4 of my pool and refill so I have been very cautious about adding any tri-chlor tabs or shock. Thanks!