I am having the same problem. I have a FC level of zero and a TC level of 2.9 Pool store says I have a severe case of ammonia in the pool and that I need 143 bags of shock! I've been reading different posts on your site concerning ammonia and came to the conclusion that LOTS of chlorine is the only way to get rid of the ammonia. I'm wanting to know if I can use bleach as an alternative to the shock and how to calculate the amount of bleach I would need to replace 143 bags of Bioguard Burnout 35...along with any other help you can give me! Other readings on my water test today are:
TDS: 900
CYA: 40
pH: 7.7
TA: 217 (I've been putting Muratic Acid in to lower this...I know it's extremely high!)
Borates: 0
TDS: 900
CYA: 40
pH: 7.7
TA: 217 (I've been putting Muratic Acid in to lower this...I know it's extremely high!)
Borates: 0