NEw Pool just cant seem to keep chrlone in it

[GreenTerrorPool]

I am continually having to put chorline in this pool. Like a jug every 3 days.

PH runs high as well and never comes down from 8.4 even with muraitc acid added. I dont run my waterfalls much at all.

My contractor is going to add stabilizer but he is in no rush.

Im adding salt in about a week so not to concerned about it yet but after that if i cant seem to keep chrolone what would be my biggest concern?

thanks
Tim

 

[GreenTerrorPool]

1 8 17		0.04			8.32	65	140	32
1 14 17		0.01			8.4	130	250	28
1 14 17		0.03			8.28	75	155	38
1 16 17		3	0	3	8.4	150	250	31
1 21 17		5			8.4
1 23 17		0.02			8.4			28

FC PH TA CH Stabilizer It is a new pool filled on 1/3/17

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Sorry cant get my categories to line up on the grid

 

[pooldv]

Pools normally use 2-4 ppm FC per day in summer, a bit less in cooler water. Not having CYA in the pool will increase usage quite a bit. How many ppm of FC does a jug add to your pool? Are you using this chart? [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]

 

[GreenTerrorPool]

If I add a jug it seems to go from .02 FC to about 4 or 5 FC.
Im just trying to avoid spending 5$ every 3 days to add more chorline.

 

[kimkats]

A pool is like a puppy. It must be fed at least once a day. Here is a link to help you with your pool's needs:

Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule

When it warms up and you can start using the SWG it will get easier as the SWG will do the FC work for you.

Kim

 

[Swampwoman]

Tim, welcome to TFP and congrats on what sounds like a beautiful build.

You have in essence made a substantial investment in an asset that will take a comparatively very fractional budget for upkeep

Over the long run, the surest way to minimize your maintenance/chlorine cost is to keep your FC in ratio to your CYA per the chart linked earlier [fc/cya][/FC/cya] and not let the FC drop - that way you avoid the higher cost of what we call SLAM Process.

With that said, your pool is near-zeroing out right now because your contractor has not added the CYA that protects chlorine from swift consumption from sunlight etc. and on top of that, you're not adding chlorine daily. Movement in either direction will minimize what it takes to keep your water sanitary and healthy.

There's a lot of information to digest on this site that will help you get the most trouble-free enjoyment of your investment. Welcome aboard and post any questions that come up as you digest it!

 

[GreenTerrorPool]

Thank you all!

 

[miles267]

My CYA is 0. I guess that explains why after adding 8.25% liquid bleach it only registers CL 0.5 for a relatively short time.


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