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[emoji176] Lisa P.
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[emoji176] Lisa P.
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Pogue,
I think they just got their kit today. So probably not.
Besides I don't think they are to the point where it would make sense yet anyway....
Pogue,
I think they just got their kit today. So probably not.
Besides I don't think they are to the point where it would make sense yet anyway....
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Thom,
If you put that much CYA in, and you now have ZERO, (if the sample stayed clear and you saw the dot clearly, then you do have zero-- The value decreases as the vial fills up, it's not like a measuring cup...) then the chlorine demand could be from ammonia...
One of the mods posted recently about a couple ways to figure out if it's probable...
I know one way is to dose a 5 gallon bucket of pool water with a tablespoon(?) of bleach, mix really well and test just like you would normally... Wait 30 mins, and test again. If the drop is less than 25%, I would probably test again after another 30 minutes.
You'll be able to see a couple things... First, you'll get a good chlorine reading, and know what it's supposed to look like ...2nd, you'll see how fast it drops, which it will bottom out quickly if there's ammonia... 3rd, you can use that same bucket of water and dose it repeatedly, in order to figure out how much chlorine might be needed to get things on the right track in your pool.
Basically,you are using the bucket and creating a miniature version of your pool, with the water from your pool. It makes it easier to figure some things out. And you will be able to see the light at the end of the pool shaped tunnel...
Some people have been able to test with an ammonia test that's usually used for aquarium testing.... But that won't tell you the whole story, anyway... And it costs more money and you've gotta wait until you can go get it.
The bucket test lets you start looking for answers immediately. It's what I would do if it were my pool.
I am not 100% sure on the amount of bleach to add... But I know there are others here who can chime in with that.