First wanted to say thank you for troublefreepool.com and all of those that participate. I've learned more in the last two weeks reading than I thought was possible. I have been struggling with a green pool.
Short version...
Green pool...
I added way too much stabilizer (CYA > 200ppm with tap water dilution) and have drained the pool to get the CYA down to between 30..40.
I have a FAS/DPD kit on the way (K1515A) but have the DPD kit already.
I tested for Chlorine this morning after it was filled back up and it reads FC & TC at both 0.5 or lower.
My FAS kit doesn't get here until Thursday and I'd like to start the SLAM today.
Question - Is there any reason I shouldn't rely on the readings from my DPD kit and begin slamming?
I think I'm using the calculator correctly. With a 1,700 gallon pool, to go from .5 FC to 16 I will need to start with 38oz of 8.5% bleach.
I'll also verify PH before I start but I didn't think of testing for that this morning since I have had such high Chlorine numbers for weeks and it didn't occur to me now that the CYA and Chlorine are down the test would be valid.
Thank you
Ahnjoan
Short version...
Green pool...
I added way too much stabilizer (CYA > 200ppm with tap water dilution) and have drained the pool to get the CYA down to between 30..40.
I have a FAS/DPD kit on the way (K1515A) but have the DPD kit already.
I tested for Chlorine this morning after it was filled back up and it reads FC & TC at both 0.5 or lower.
My FAS kit doesn't get here until Thursday and I'd like to start the SLAM today.
Question - Is there any reason I shouldn't rely on the readings from my DPD kit and begin slamming?
I think I'm using the calculator correctly. With a 1,700 gallon pool, to go from .5 FC to 16 I will need to start with 38oz of 8.5% bleach.
I'll also verify PH before I start but I didn't think of testing for that this morning since I have had such high Chlorine numbers for weeks and it didn't occur to me now that the CYA and Chlorine are down the test would be valid.
Thank you
Ahnjoan