Normal Chlorine Consumption

[gio5]

Just curious if these readings look good, and chlorine consumption is normal. I'm having troulbe keeping the pool clean this year, water is crystal clear, but lots of dirt continues to enter the pool. I'm resarching a robot vacuum, since right now I am the robot!

7/1 6:30 am FC 5
Added 128 oz 10% bleach
7/1 8:30 pm FC 5
7/2 6:30 am FC 5
Added 128 oz 10% bleach
7/2 7:00 pm FC 5.5 CC .5
7/3 7:00 am FC 5.0 CC .5
Added 128 oz 10% bleach
7/4 7:00 am FC 5.5
Added 128 oz 10% bleach
7/5 10:00 am FC 6

I am using pool essentials bleach from Wal Mart it is stored in the store, and inside the back part of my garage which stays relatively cool since it’s an interior wall. It is a full 128 oz.

I’m ok with 1 gallon a day just wanted to see if this seems right.

Thanks for the input

 

[IceShadow]

What level is your CYA?

 

[gio5]

My CYA is 30

 

[IceShadow]

Could be the sun eating, could be blown-in organics. You could raise to 40 and see if that helps. You'll have to bump your FC level up a bit but the consumption due to sun will lower. If you're worried about potential algae you could do the overnight test to see if you lose any to things other than sun.