Chlorine won’t go down, CYA won’t go up

[Finley]

Hi, I have an Intex Easy Set 15 ft and I shocked it Saturday evening. 48 hours later I still have 10+ ppm and no CYA even though I keep adding it from my dissolving bucket. What should I do?
I started with the Clorox app and test strips but am learning the pool math app so I attached screenshots from both.

 

[ajw22]

You need to at least use a 2 way test kit and not test strips. Test strips are junk.

Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools

Smaller seasonal pools can see just as much enjoyment as their larger counterparts. In this guide we'll show you how to maintain your temporary pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

Otherwise get the TF-100 Test Kits or the Taylor K-2006C.

 

[Finley]

Forgot to mention, I bought the Clorox strips before knowing they were “guess strips” but since I only have a seasonal pool I’m not ready for the 100 dollar test kit yet. Pool school mentioned a 10 dollar water test, what would you recommend for the brand?

 

[Finley]

You need to at least use a 2 way test kit and not test strips. Test strips are junk.

Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools

Smaller seasonal pools can see just as much enjoyment as their larger counterparts. In this guide we'll show you how to maintain your temporary pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

Otherwise get the TF-100 Test Kits or the Taylor K-2006C.

I’m looking at the Poolmaster 5 way test kit because of the price, but it doesn’t mention testing for CYA. Does it not test for that?

 

[ajw22]

Forgot to mention, I bought the Clorox strips before knowing they were “guess strips” but since I only have a seasonal pool I’m not ready for the 100 dollar test kit yet. Pool school mentioned a 10 dollar water test, what would you recommend for the brand?

TFTestkits.net

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[ajw22]

I’m looking at the Poolmaster 5 way test kit because of the price, but it doesn’t mention testing for CYA. Does it not test for that?

None of the small tests cover CYA. The CYA test will cost $17.50.

CYA (Cyanuric Acid) Test

But if you read the Seasonal Pool article it says to just add the amount of stabilizer PoolMath calculates and don’t worry about measuring it.

So either maintain your pool as in the article or follow big pool care methods but don’t try and mix them.