Fusion Nature 2 soft 1400 not making chlorine

[Newdude]

So, how much would I need to add to get to 10FC?

So I can tell you, but that won't teach you how to navigate poolmath. There's 2 ways to do it. Click on the FC tab and enter 0 as your baseline and 10 FC as your target. Then enter the % of the bleach you're using and it'll tell you how many ounces you need to rach your target. (Eyeballing is fine. No need to split ounces).

Or go to the upper left menu and select 'effects of adding'. Ensure your pool volume is close enough and see what 1 gallon (etc) of your chlorine will do. Adjust the amount to reach 10ppm. Then add that much providing you started at 0.

matter of fact, do it both ways and you'll be a pool math master in no time.

 

[HermanTX]

I got 3 gallons of 10% LC, was less $.

Here is another teachable moment. Go to the hamburger menu on top left of PM app.
Select Bleach $ Calculator
Put in the price for 10% LC and then do again for 12.5% - this will calculate the true cost of the LC based on the chlorine %. You may be surprised on which each show. The lower $/oz is the better deal.

 

[harshstorm32]

I received the test kit at lunchtime and just had a moment to do all the tests. PH 7.5, FC 4.5, CC 2, TC 6.5, CH 250, TA 110, CYA 35, Salt 3000. Do I do the overnight loss test next? I will test again later today to verify these numbers, as this was my first time. However, it seems like adding the 1 gal of liquid chlorine for the past couple of nights is helping, as there is something there. One thing that did catch my eye was calcium hardness being so low. Does that affect chlorine at all?

 

[PoolGate]

I received the test kit at lunchtime and just had a moment to do all the tests. PH 7.5, FC 4.5, CC 2, TC 6.5, CH 250, TA 110, CYA 35, Salt 3000. Do I do the overnight loss test next? I will test again later today to verify these numbers, as this was my first time. However, it seems like adding the 1 gal of liquid chlorine for the past couple of nights is helping, as there is something there. One thing that did catch my eye was calcium hardness being so low. Does that affect chlorine at all?

Your CCs are very high. For sure the chlorine is doing something! CH is fine.

 

[HermanTX]

One thing that did catch my eye was calcium hardness being so low. Does that affect chlorine at all?

Calcium is fine. It is on the low side of the range but that can be fixed later. It does not affect chlorine.
Focus on FC and CC. It would be best to test again and continue to practice.
Suggest you buy more liquid chlorine in case you need to SLAM with your CC at 2ppm.

 

[harshstorm32]

Calcium is fine. It is on the low side of the range but that can be fixed later. It does not affect chlorine.
Focus on FC and CC. It would be best to test again and continue to practice.
Suggest you buy more liquid chlorine in case you need to SLAM with your CC at 2ppm.

I tested again at 5pm and got FC 5 and CC 0. I think I did not clean the tube when I first got it, and that might have affected the test. I added 1 gal of 10% LC after and let it run for 30 minutes, so I could practice the test again, knowing it would be different. However, before I could go back and test, a nice thunderstorm rolled through here and dropped 1.5 inches of rain, so I did not get a chance to retest or add more LC for the overnight loss test. I did turn off the SWCG overnight in prep so it was off all night. I tested this morning and got FC 5 and CC .5 with that extra 1.5 inches of water now in the pool. I will try again tonight.

 

[HermanTX]

I tested again at 5pm and got FC 5 and CC 0. I think I did not clean the tube when I first got it, and that might have affected the test. I added 1 gal of 10% LC after and let it run for 30 minutes, so I could practice the test again, knowing it would be different. However, before I could go back and test, a nice thunderstorm rolled through here and dropped 1.5 inches of rain, so I did not get a chance to retest or add more LC for the overnight loss test. I did turn off the SWCG overnight in prep so it was off all night. I tested this morning and got FC 5 and CC .5 with that extra 1.5 inches of water now in the pool. I will try again tonight.

Great. I hope all is fine in your area - I saw the news this morning of tornados in MD as well.
Practice testing only makes you better so continue on as you have planned. Look forward to seeing your results tomorrow morning.

 

[harshstorm32]

Overnight test result: 8pm - FC 4, CC .5 / Ran full test this morning at 6:30am - FC 3.5, CC .5, CH 250, TA 120, CYA 35, PH 7.6 Based on what I am reading it passed. I guess there may have been issue, but running SWG 24 hours and adding the gallon of LC each night got rid of whatever was there. Not sure what to think. Do I add more stabilizer now to recommend range and bring FC to match that level? Also, is it safe to let SWG run 12 hours again to save on electric?

 

[PoolGate]

Overnight test result: 8pm - FC 4, CC .5 / Ran full test this morning at 6:30am - FC 3.5, CC .5, CH 250, TA 120, CYA 35, PH 7.6 Based on what I am reading it passed. I guess there may have been issue, but running SWG 24 hours and adding the gallon of LC each night got rid of whatever was there. Not sure what to think. Do I add more stabilizer now to recommend range and bring FC to match that level? Also, is it safe to let SWG run 12 hours again to save on electric?

Yes, get your CYA up. You can drop the SWG percent but I would keep adding liquid for another few days. Don't drop FC too low keep it at 10% of CYA.

 

[HermanTX]

Overnight test result: 8pm - FC 4, CC .5 / Ran full test this morning at 6:30am - FC 3.5, CC .5, CH 250, TA 120, CYA 35, PH 7.6 Based on what I am reading it passed. I guess there may have been issue, but running SWG 24 hours and adding the gallon of LC each night got rid of whatever was there. Not sure what to think. Do I add more stabilizer now to recommend range and bring FC to match that level? Also, is it safe to let SWG run 12 hours again to save on electric?

OK Great. Always get your FC to the level that you are increasing the CYA to. So if you are targeting CYA of 70 then review the chart for that FC level using a SWCG.
I would continue to add LC as that raises FC quickly and then let your SWCG “maintain” that level.
Also, when adding stabilizer to increase CYA do it in stages. Add 80% of what is needed to get to your target level. Let it mix for 48 hrs and then test again. Then add the remaining amount needed. You do not want to overshoot CYA.

Since you want to run the pump 12 hrs then your chlorine production has to be done in those 12 hrs to match the 24 loss of FC due to UV and bather load.
Please use the PoolMath app to guide you on chemical additions and setting up SWCG output based on your pump run time and FC requirements.