I have made a mess. Looking for any insight.

[PoolStored]

in 10ml sample, barely clear and clears with 1 drop...FC=.5

Yeah, I used 45 Gallons for mine. Cleared out Aldi and WM HaHa. Get a bunch, I'd say 15. You can always take it back.

 

[blackhighlighter]

side note - does it make sense that after 5 days of adding 3 liters of 10.5 chlorine that I'd be effectively at 1?

 

[blackhighlighter]

Wait, did you say Aldi? They have chlorine? That's wild!

 

[PoolStored]

Yeah, algae chews through that stuff...LOL. The addition was just to slow the growth while we waited. We used a reduced the amount because we had no idea the CYA in the pool. Adding too much without CYA can do damage...

 

[PoolStored]

That was before I found liquid chlorine = bleach. You can use bleach, but we don't recommend it because they started adding polymers (CLOROX NEVER USE), fragrances, softeners etc...that causes other issues.

 

[blackhighlighter]

Interesting. I’ve noticed my pool just turned a few shades greener after this round. We’ll see what it looks like in the AM.

This is all just so wild that 1 gallon of VC turned my pool into milk and 2 weeks later we are climbing out of it. I wish I understood what happened better.

 

[blackhighlighter]

Ok well, I am VERY happy right now. My pool looks like a 4K tv and I’ve never seen it so clear and crisp. Look at the pics. It looked like clam chowder a week ago. I’m headed to Pinch a Penny to get more chlorine.

@PoolStored - just looking ahead on slam finishing, what is “Cc“ at .5 or lower? I dont think I’ve seen that acronym anywhere.

EDIT - I see CC now is "combined chloramines". Will update this thread shortly with AM readings.

 

[blackhighlighter]

Logged FC 1ppm. Adding chlorine now. Will do this 2-3 more times today. Will do last one at sundown.

 

[PoolStored]

I dont think I’ve seen that acronym anywhere.

Steps 6 on...

FAS-DPD Chlorine Test

The FAS-DPD chlorine test is used to find the level of Free Chlorine in the … Read more…

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[blackhighlighter]

When is it safe to return to pool? I assume after slam is complete?

 

[PoolStored]

FC>Min and <=SLAM...and you can see the bottom of the deep end. Jump in!

 

[blackhighlighter]

FC greater than minimum and less equals slam? Gosh, im sorry. I dont know what that means

 

[blackhighlighter]

(I donated btw, appreciate all your help!)

 

[PoolStored]

if your FC is between minimum for your CYA, and SLAM level or below, it is safe to swim if you can see the deep end.

 

[Mdragger88]

side note - does it make sense that after 5 days of adding 3 liters of 10.5 chlorine that I'd be effectively at 1?

Yes - algae is a rapid fc consumer.

 

[PoolStored]

Yes - algae is a rapid fc consumer.

Misty, I know that you know, but for the OP...Algae doesn't consume (eat) FC. The FC is consumed killing the algae. LOL...

 

[Mdragger88]

Don’t forget to do all the things

SLAM ON

 

[Mdragger88]

Misty, I know that you know, but for the OP...Algae doesn't consume (eat) FC. The FC is consumed killing the algae. LOL...

these are my thoughts

 

[blackhighlighter]

Ty all. Pendulum swinging back to a good place it feels. FC of 11ppm just now. Doing next test this evening.

 

[blackhighlighter]

Yes - algae is a rapid fc consumer

It’s wild to see. Love it!