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Ian gave us a pretty good smack, but we needed a new screen on our lanai anyway, and now we do not have to worry about removing the old screen. Among other issues, this resulted in quite a lot of leaves in the pool, which we have almost completely removed and will have finished today. Thank goodness for Generators, can even run the filter a few hours a day as we parcel out our energy usage.
We are used to storms and SLAMMED the pool prior (Tuesday last addition of Liquid Chlorine) One major difference this time. Leaves. Also, our local source of Liquid chlorine we closed early and we did not get to restock early enough for post storm usage (first time they ever did that), so when we were at a local Home Improvement store, we grabbed a jar of Clorox Shock and added that in lieu of more liquid chlorine. At the time our concern was less the pool and more getting trees off of our roof and the water damage to our interior cleaned up before mold set in and/or another rain came and assisting our neighbors. Otherwise, never would have used the Clorox.
Finally got around to checking chemistry this morning (Saturday after the storm)
Tayl0r K 2006 Kit, Chlorine is still very high, a quit dropping at 50 ppm with little change in color toward clear...high enough to bleach out other reagents probably. When I check pH, it is purple, like Prince Purple Rain purple, which is not on the scale. Additionally, the Alkalinity is very low, specifically, when adding the R0006, after second drop it turns from the normal green shade to yellow. I rechecked it 4 times.
I expected the Alkalinity and pH to be off due to the added organic matter and this appears to be the case and also understand the high clorine may be messing with my colors. Also, usually we address the Alkalinity first then dial in the pH, but in this case, Since we are so off the scales, I figured I would come here and post this to see if there is any advice besides waiting out the clorine being used up. Can mi hedge my bets on the alkalinity or ph based on experience of others with a lot of organic matter in the pool and their impact on chemistry?
I did look for other threads about this and if I missed one please direct me to it.
Thank you in advance
We are used to storms and SLAMMED the pool prior (Tuesday last addition of Liquid Chlorine) One major difference this time. Leaves. Also, our local source of Liquid chlorine we closed early and we did not get to restock early enough for post storm usage (first time they ever did that), so when we were at a local Home Improvement store, we grabbed a jar of Clorox Shock and added that in lieu of more liquid chlorine. At the time our concern was less the pool and more getting trees off of our roof and the water damage to our interior cleaned up before mold set in and/or another rain came and assisting our neighbors. Otherwise, never would have used the Clorox.
Finally got around to checking chemistry this morning (Saturday after the storm)
Tayl0r K 2006 Kit, Chlorine is still very high, a quit dropping at 50 ppm with little change in color toward clear...high enough to bleach out other reagents probably. When I check pH, it is purple, like Prince Purple Rain purple, which is not on the scale. Additionally, the Alkalinity is very low, specifically, when adding the R0006, after second drop it turns from the normal green shade to yellow. I rechecked it 4 times.
I expected the Alkalinity and pH to be off due to the added organic matter and this appears to be the case and also understand the high clorine may be messing with my colors. Also, usually we address the Alkalinity first then dial in the pH, but in this case, Since we are so off the scales, I figured I would come here and post this to see if there is any advice besides waiting out the clorine being used up. Can mi hedge my bets on the alkalinity or ph based on experience of others with a lot of organic matter in the pool and their impact on chemistry?
I did look for other threads about this and if I missed one please direct me to it.
Thank you in advance
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