Hi folks,
New to TFP and doing my own testing. I have a 33K gallon pool and have dumped on two separate occasions 25 and 30 gallons of liquid chlorine. However the chlorine faded each time the next day. Right now the pool is clear and I'm bringing my CYA readings into the 30 - 40 range. I've read the SLAM process but have been told that due to high nitrate levels (potentially from my well or septic system) that I'm wasting my time to continue trying to overcome the problem with liquid chlorine. Local pool store is telling me to drain and bring in 33K gallons of nitrate free or much lower nitrate water from an external source. This will cost around $1500.00! I've read what seems to be conflicting info that Nitrates do and don't matter with getting my pool back in chemical balance. I've named my pool PITA and would love to change the name but I'm completely disheartened about the whole thing. Anyone who can clarify the nitrate dilemma and possible steps forward?
New to TFP and doing my own testing. I have a 33K gallon pool and have dumped on two separate occasions 25 and 30 gallons of liquid chlorine. However the chlorine faded each time the next day. Right now the pool is clear and I'm bringing my CYA readings into the 30 - 40 range. I've read the SLAM process but have been told that due to high nitrate levels (potentially from my well or septic system) that I'm wasting my time to continue trying to overcome the problem with liquid chlorine. Local pool store is telling me to drain and bring in 33K gallons of nitrate free or much lower nitrate water from an external source. This will cost around $1500.00! I've read what seems to be conflicting info that Nitrates do and don't matter with getting my pool back in chemical balance. I've named my pool PITA and would love to change the name but I'm completely disheartened about the whole thing. Anyone who can clarify the nitrate dilemma and possible steps forward?