Swimmer and Pet Usage

[akaistha]

Hello All,
I have a quick question. Pool stat
pH: 7.4
FC: 5 ppm +
CC: 0
CYA: 50
Chlorine Source: Liquid
Location: North Texas/ DFW
We are a family of 4 and a dog and use the pool daily. I maintain free chlorine and pH on a daily basis but I don’t have any reason to shock the pool. Just for sanitation reason, do you recommend shocking rhe pool on a weekly basis? Or just maintain the chlorine and pH as recommended on a daily basis. There are no signs of algae but the phosphate level is slightly elevated.

Thanks, Amit

 

[mknauss]

If you maintain your pool using TFPC recommended levels, there is no reason to 'shock' a pool. Generally, it does nothing anyway. You must SLAM the pool if you have organic growth in the pool water.

 

[Texas Splash]

but the phosphate level is slightly elevated.

Curiosity has the best of me on that comment. How do you know it is elevated? Is that from the local pool store or did you purchase your own phosphate test kit?

 

[akaistha]

For the phosphate test it was from the store. I check the pool chemistry daily using the Taylor kit.
The store tried to sell me something to reduce phosphate that I gladly refused and picked up the liquid chlorine !!!

 

[Texas Splash]

he store tried to sell me something to reduce phosphate that I gladly refused and picked up the liquid chlorine !!!

Good for you. So for now I'd say ignore the phosphate issue. There are very few scenarios where we consider addressing them. If you ever do wish to know your true phosphase level, Taylor sells one that you can be assured will be more reliable for your testing at home. In addition, while not typically required, if you ever do feel like managing the phosphate level, be sure to purchase a strong/reliable product from SeaKlear or Orenda. Avoid the watered-down stuff at the local stores.

Phosphate Removers - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Texas Splash]

One more note - if you are ever suspicious about the rate of FC usage, be sure to do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test before anything else. I say that only because you listed your CYA as 50, and in TX sometimes that's not quite enough. Much depends on how much direct sunlight your water receives. When I was liquid, my CYA had to be 60-70 because I'm out in the open country with zero shade. But always do an OCLT before increasing the CYA to be safe.

 

[proavia]

I check the pool chemistry daily using the Taylor kit.

Which exact Taylor test kit are you using?
Add your test kit name and model number to your signature.

https://www.troublefreepool.com/account/signature

 

[akaistha]

Which exact Taylor test kit are you using?
Add your test kit name and model number to your signature.

https://www.troublefreepool.com/account/signature

K2005

 

[akaistha]

One more note - if you are ever suspicious about the rate of FC usage, be sure to do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test before anything else. I say that only because you listed your CYA as 50, and in TX sometimes that's not quite enough. Much depends on how much direct sunlight your water receives. When I was liquid, my CYA had to be 60-70 because I'm out in the open country with zero shade. But always do an OCLT before increasing the CYA to be safe.

I leave CYA a bit lower as and when we are out for a vacation, I will use the Cl tabs that will bring up the CYA a bit. I typically avoid this but seems to have worked for us. I know with the lower CYA and Texas sun, I am probably losing Cl at a higher rate

 

[proavia]

K2005

Add your K-2005 test kit to your signature.
Suggest you add the Taylor K-1515 FAS-DPD test kit so you can accurately measure FC.
This will effectively give you a Taylor K-2006.