Opened our pool a week ago. I have been shocking pool for a week with liquid chlorine and vacuumed to waste the dead algae on the bottom and sides of the pool. It went from green to blue but very cloudy. Tested the water and CYA was 24, FC was 0.9 (I have the Taylor 2006 test kit). Pool store told me to add stabilizer first and then shock again. I added liquid CYA slowly in the skimmer (according to the directions). Now I’m reading I should have shocked it again before adding CYA. Not sure how long to wait now to add chlorine again I.
CYA and Shock
- Thread starter SuzyB
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What are your Taylor kit results? 24 cya and .9 chlorine must have come from the pool store.
You want to follow the SLAM Process after you get a full reading with your taylor kit.
Ideally, to SLAM, cya at 30 would be great because you won't need to maintain FC as high. How much liquid CYA did you add? How many gallons is your pool? It will be helpful if you update your signature with your pool information and equipment.
You want to follow the SLAM Process after you get a full reading with your taylor kit.
Ideally, to SLAM, cya at 30 would be great because you won't need to maintain FC as high. How much liquid CYA did you add? How many gallons is your pool? It will be helpful if you update your signature with your pool information and equipment.
Hello!
How much chlorine were you adding, were you testing before or after additions? (in addition to the other questions asked)
How much chlorine were you adding, were you testing before or after additions? (in addition to the other questions asked)
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,178
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- 18375
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- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
Welcome to TFP!
Short of getting real lucky, you're unlikely to rid your pool of algae relying on pool store advice. No worries, we can help.
Ideally, your CYA should be at 30 ppm during a SLAM. It will still work at higher CYA levels, it just requires maintaining a higher FC level.
Post a full set of test results. Best to to use your Taylor kit. We can help you get through it. As mentioned, you'll need to follow the SLAM Process.
If you haven't already, spend a bit of time in Pool School. Here's some light reading to get you started.
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Short of getting real lucky, you're unlikely to rid your pool of algae relying on pool store advice. No worries, we can help.
Ideally, your CYA should be at 30 ppm during a SLAM. It will still work at higher CYA levels, it just requires maintaining a higher FC level.
Post a full set of test results. Best to to use your Taylor kit. We can help you get through it. As mentioned, you'll need to follow the SLAM Process.
If you haven't already, spend a bit of time in Pool School. Here's some light reading to get you started.
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- May 11, 2021
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- Pool Size
- 7000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
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- CircuPool RJ-30
I’d say mandatory.
If the result from your PS are wrong (they likely are) and you act base on it you may end up damaging your pool…
BTW, what pool do you have? You really should Create Your Signature - Further Reading