Had a leak go unnoticed for a while that I believe we got squared away today (fingers crossed). So right now while the epoxy is drying on the pipes I'm trying not to turn the pump on. However, as a result of the leak (I believe), FAC, TAC, AND CYA are all 0 per the test from the local pool store and some test strips (don't hate me). I ordered my TF100 kit this morning so I can get some accurate results but I'm wondering if I need to get started on trying to balance my water back without the kit readily available. A little history over the past few days on what has occurred:
Sunday - Took a sample to the pool store which gave the following readings:
FAC = 0
TAC = 0
CYA = 60
TA = 80
PH = 7.8
Went home and dumped a pound of Power Powder Plus Shock (73% Calcium Hypochlorite and 27% Other? )
Monday night - took a test strip sample (all I had on hand as my pool test kit had expired) and showed FAC = 1. All other readings were the same as Sunday. Wanted to continue raising the FAC to get to 2 or 3 so dumped another pound of Power Powder Plus Shock into the pool.
Tuesday (today) - Took the sample to the same pool store and received the following results (double checked with my test strips and they said the same):
FAC = 0
TAC = 0
CYA = 0
TA = 70
PH = 7.8
Pool looks good (no algae bloom that I can see, no smell, etc.), but after reading through this site for the past 3 days (brand new to doing this on my own as I've had a pool service for the past 6 years and paid no attention), I'm freaked out that all my important readings are zero. I have 1 gallon of liquid instant conditioner (30% cyanuric acid) on hand and another package of Power Powder Plus Shock and of course can get my hands on some Bleach.
Should I just sit tight while I wait for my TF100 to get here or do I need to get to work on this ASAP?
Sunday - Took a sample to the pool store which gave the following readings:
FAC = 0
TAC = 0
CYA = 60
TA = 80
PH = 7.8
Went home and dumped a pound of Power Powder Plus Shock (73% Calcium Hypochlorite and 27% Other? )
Monday night - took a test strip sample (all I had on hand as my pool test kit had expired) and showed FAC = 1. All other readings were the same as Sunday. Wanted to continue raising the FAC to get to 2 or 3 so dumped another pound of Power Powder Plus Shock into the pool.
Tuesday (today) - Took the sample to the same pool store and received the following results (double checked with my test strips and they said the same):
FAC = 0
TAC = 0
CYA = 0
TA = 70
PH = 7.8
Pool looks good (no algae bloom that I can see, no smell, etc.), but after reading through this site for the past 3 days (brand new to doing this on my own as I've had a pool service for the past 6 years and paid no attention), I'm freaked out that all my important readings are zero. I have 1 gallon of liquid instant conditioner (30% cyanuric acid) on hand and another package of Power Powder Plus Shock and of course can get my hands on some Bleach.
Should I just sit tight while I wait for my TF100 to get here or do I need to get to work on this ASAP?