Hello all I have a few questions. My pool guy let my CYA levels get to high. I have recently let him go and am trying to manage on my own,
Here are my current numbers. I have a few questions. I had water test done at pool store and also compared to strips. I have tried using the pool test kits recommended but I have a difficult time differentiating the colors in the test tubes. The pool looks good. Water is clear, no algae. Apx 8000 gallons.
Free chlorine 9.74
Total chlorine 9.74
PH 8.2
Alk 119
CYA 146
Phos 22
I have added PH down to bring down PH
I have been holding off partially draining pool to see if CYA levels would come down via evaporation but very little movement. I live in Arizona and it is now over 100 most days. Pebble tech pool. Is it safe to partially drain maybe 1/4 of pool? Can water drop below skimmer outlet? I am afraid to damage pool. I can hook up the hose to the overflow valve on the pump and run down sewer.. How long do I drain? Since pool has the auto refill will it refill itself or do I need to put hose in the pool?
Finally I have read multiple posts that recommended that FC should be 7.5% of CYA levels. So I added more liquid chlorine. Levels as above. Pool store states it is not safe to swim in and may damage equipment. But other sites say the chlorine is bound to the CYA and so it is ok to swim...
Thanks for your input. Gina
Here are my current numbers. I have a few questions. I had water test done at pool store and also compared to strips. I have tried using the pool test kits recommended but I have a difficult time differentiating the colors in the test tubes. The pool looks good. Water is clear, no algae. Apx 8000 gallons.
Free chlorine 9.74
Total chlorine 9.74
PH 8.2
Alk 119
CYA 146
Phos 22
I have added PH down to bring down PH
I have been holding off partially draining pool to see if CYA levels would come down via evaporation but very little movement. I live in Arizona and it is now over 100 most days. Pebble tech pool. Is it safe to partially drain maybe 1/4 of pool? Can water drop below skimmer outlet? I am afraid to damage pool. I can hook up the hose to the overflow valve on the pump and run down sewer.. How long do I drain? Since pool has the auto refill will it refill itself or do I need to put hose in the pool?
Finally I have read multiple posts that recommended that FC should be 7.5% of CYA levels. So I added more liquid chlorine. Levels as above. Pool store states it is not safe to swim in and may damage equipment. But other sites say the chlorine is bound to the CYA and so it is ok to swim...
Thanks for your input. Gina