dabuddy said:
Looks like my FC dropped 1.5 ppm overnight, CC also dropped 0.5 ppm. QUESTION: Should I maintain shock all day and do one more overnight test to maintain 15 ppm?
QUESTION: As you know, I'll be going on vacation next week leaving Tuesday for 11 days. Should I invest in a floater for my CL or should I rely on an unreliable brother in law to add bleach while I am gone?
I am going to stop by the pool store and get my filter sand and CYA in any case... :lol:
I would keep shocking another night, till the number holds and you see less than 1ppm drop in FC, your CC is ok at .5 it would be nice to see .0 but that probably wont' happen till you change the sand? In any case, shock one more 24 hour period....
How unreliable? LOL.... A floater is an ok choice for you, are you planning to turn the filter off or leave it on a timer? Will your pool be covered?
What would be the better option, on or off? How long will you be gone?
I'll be gone for 11 days Evaporation could cause your pump to run dry and cause damage, so does your pool have an autofill feature?
My pool does not have an autofill other than rain. :-D
If you decide to go with the floater, remember that the tablets are acidic and will lower your PH. So you'll need to take that into account before you go. That would take care of your chlorine source, add some needed CYA, since yours is 0 anyway....but you'll still need to have someone come and check on your water level and pump equipment to make sure it's all good, and that the floater is not stuck in one spot of the pool.....
I'll depend on my brother in law....
Keep in mind your decision when you go to add your CYA....undershoot your recommended level, in case you are going to use the tablets, you don't want your CYA getting too high.
Will do!