Ok, I got the TA up to 50.
Now when I check PH, something weird happens.
As soon as I add R-004 and swirl, it turns yellow and registers at 7.2
But then after it sits for about 15 seconds, it turns a deep purple.
Not sure what that means?
Add all 3 B's at same time
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Ok, I got the TA up to 50.
Now when I check PH, something weird happens.
As soon as I add R-004 and swirl, it turns yellow and registers at 7.2
But then after it sits for about 15 seconds, it turns a deep purple.
Not sure what that means?
What is your FC level?
High FC (>10ppm) can make the pH do that (although I thought it happened faster)
High FC (>10ppm) can make the pH do that (although I thought it happened faster)
FC - 14
CC - 0.5
CH - 50
Ph - Not sure? 7.2 or purple
TA - 50
It may have happened faster. 15 seconds was just a guess.
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- Sep 24, 2014
- 154
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
pH test is inaccurate with FC above 10. The good thing is FC will come down on its own, and you can test pH in a day or two.
Should I keep adding bleach daily or let it go for a couple days so FC can come down?
Because I thought the more CYA you have the higher you should keep FC?
Should I let it come down?
CYA is around 80.
Levels when I woke up this morning:
FC - 13
CC - 0.5
TA - 70
Ph - Maybe 7.0 --- Still yellow
CYA - 110
Not sure why TA went up.
Should I add borax to increase PH?
Hmmmm, with a CYA that high you should really replace half the water.
How food it rise from 75 to 110?
How food it rise from 75 to 110?
I was going to ask the same question.
All I've added in the last week was Bleach, Baking Soda and Borax
That narrows it down to testing error- I would retest for CYA- waist height in full sunlight, back to the sun. Remember you can repeat the test as many times using the same solution to get an 'average' reading.
Drained part of the pool and refilled as Jbizzle suggested.
FC - 5
CC - 0
TA - 70
Ph - Under 7
CYA - 80
Should I add Borax for the PH?
FC - 5
CC - 0
TA - 70
Ph - Under 7
CYA - 80
Should I add Borax for the PH?
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
yep, or a waterfall or throw some kids in there and splash around 
CYA of 80 you need to get that FC up around 8 Pool School - Chlorine / CYA Chart
CYA of 80 you need to get that FC up around 8 Pool School - Chlorine / CYA Chart
yep, or a waterfall or throw some kids in there and splash around
CYA of 80 you need to get that FC up around 8 Pool School - Chlorine / CYA Chart
Yeah I was disappointed by it only dropping to 80 :/
might do another drain and refill.
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
if you do when you fill turn your hose up to make a waterfall, it will help bring your PH up Ya, 80 is a little high, if you had a SWG it would be perfect and also 80 is very doable, just target your FC to 9, you will use the close to the same whether it is 80 or 30
Ya, 80 is a little high, if you had a SWG it would be perfect and also 80 is very doable, just target your FC to 9, you will use the close to the same whether it is 80 or 30if you do when you fill turn your hose up to make a waterfall, it will help bring your PH up
Thanks Cowboy!
