High chlorine,high pH, high TA

[Wakechic22]

Would like confirmation I'm on the right track using test kit 2005

FC --25
TA --150 (after adding 30 ounces dry acid)
pH --7.6
CH --75
CYA---100
Temp 74 F

Trying to lower pH to lower TA

Shocked pool with 5 gals of 'bleach' 12% 2 days ago water is beautifully clear but chem numbers seem off (also added Algicide & CYA 4lbs )

Thank you excited to become a member !

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
With a FC above 10ppm, your pH test is invalid. Do not add chemical to adjust it.
If you have a Taylor K2005 kit, how are you testing a FC of 25ppm?
100 is the limit of the CYA test, so you have to do a diluted test. Mix 50% pool water with 50% tap water. Use this mixed sample as your test water. Multiply the result by 2 for your CYA level.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.

 

[Wakechic22]

Thank you ! I will read,test and report back!

 

[Fast7]

Sorry to break it to you but it was bad move to add CYA and algaecide.
Your CYA is already too high and will propably require partial water replacemt.
Algacide can create conditions where you will have increased chlorine usage.