Thanks Marla for the photo bucket tip. I was able to post 2 pics of my pool taken this morning.
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I'm now working on learning the everyday workings of my pool and what is normal and what I need to watch out for. I tested everything this morning and this is what I came up with...
FC 6
CC .5 or less (may have called it clear without a drop but it had a very slight hint of pink before adding the one drop that made it clear)
CH 450
TA 170
pH 7.8
CYA was 70 but has been 60. There are no tablets in the feeder and the feeder is off and I don't know why the CYA has jumped up.
Any observations on the outcome?
Here is a little background on the pool since the SLAM started:
The filter is still running 24/7, just because I haven't taken the time to go change it.
Haven't used any powdered or tablet form chlorine.
Haven't run the bubblers or spillways since before SLAM.
CYA was 60 after the partial drain and refill.
Only added bleach and after the SLAM I added Muriatic Acid to lower the ph once the FC fell to 10.
I'm still confused on the CH and TA testing colors. :colors: I don't really get a RED color, it's more dark/bright PINK. The BLUE is always purple first but after several more drops it goes to a BLUE-ish purple and with more drops I can get what I call BLUE, although it usually isn't a bright blue. I did a hardness test on my indoor water that is softened and after 1 drop it instantly turned a bright blue. I don't get that kind of color, or instant change when checking the pool water. I mention this because I'm not confident that my readings for those tests are that accurate if I'm not getting the right color. I might be adding too much trying to get a definitive blue or red when I just need enough of a change that it's considered blue or red even if it's purple and pink. Maybe I'm thinking too much on this, I do have that problem of wanting every detail, it's a curse. :|
atttech-2: I recalculated the pool volume sectioning the pool into 4 sections...1)the swim lane, 2)the bench along the lane, 3)the shelf, and 4)the steps/benches from end of shelf into pool. I'm not sure how to determine the depth when there are different depths within the area like the steps but I tried a few different numbers and the pool may be closer to 17,600 gallons than the 19,900 I came up with before. I'm going to use that number in the calculations for chlorine and see how I do. Seems I've been over shooting a little during the SLAM and even on my first bleach addition since the SLAM. Thanks for the suggestion.
Terri