I was sick when the pool was opened by people I hire. They shocked the pool and nothing more as is usual. I usually begin bringing the pool in balance and have had great success since 2016 when we installed the pool. This time I was sick. Before I was well enough to balance, I had algae growing up the sides in places, stairs and bottom. I have attempted the slam process and today when I tested the water with the Taylor pool kit, I had the following results:
FC - 2
TC - 1
CC - 1
Ph - 7.6
CH - 300
ALK - 80
CYA - 30
Salt - 3150 (although it was reading low by about 250 ppm at close of season last year. Needs calibration I think.)
I thought all this was going in the right direction but the water is not the beautiful crystal clear. Does it just need more time with the filters? I understand (I think) the CYA needs to be brought up to about 70-80. From my feeble understanding I think that's one of the last things to work on? I did just come in from adding 1/2 gal. pool chlorine and about 6 oz. CYA.
And with the above numbers is it safe to use the spa or to even swim?
Thank you!
Carol
FC - 2
TC - 1
CC - 1
Ph - 7.6
CH - 300
ALK - 80
CYA - 30
Salt - 3150 (although it was reading low by about 250 ppm at close of season last year. Needs calibration I think.)
I thought all this was going in the right direction but the water is not the beautiful crystal clear. Does it just need more time with the filters? I understand (I think) the CYA needs to be brought up to about 70-80. From my feeble understanding I think that's one of the last things to work on? I did just come in from adding 1/2 gal. pool chlorine and about 6 oz. CYA.
And with the above numbers is it safe to use the spa or to even swim?
Thank you!
Carol