Waiting on my test kit...what now?

[xenayes99]

Ok so I just tested
FC 7
CC 3
PH 7.3
CYA still under 30 but cloudier than it was yesterday so raised a little

So raise FC to 10 and test again?

I'm fairly certain we have a lot of metals. At what point do I add sequestrant?

 

[xenayes99]

I added more bleach and upon adding 1 scoop of powder as instructed (it turned bright pink immediately) , I got FC 11. Tested again with 2 scoops of powder and FC was 14. I thought it was supposed be the same. You said to stop at 1 scoop if it turned pink??

CC still at 3. So I have ammonia? What now?

 

[jagger2005]

When you tested and got 7 FC was that first test since yesterday? If so then no ammonia.
The sign of ammonia is when you bump to 10 FC, measure 10 minutes later and FC still barely registers. So you bump to 10 again and continue process until you get it to hold.

 

[jagger2005]

Did you add enough stabilizer to get you to 30? If so I would wait one more day to see what you have. If less than 30, use pool math to raise it to 30.
If I am not mistaken, I think you can go ahead and start SLAM.

 

[xenayes99]

Yes but we added 2 gallons of 12.5% this morning (miscommunication). I just tested again an hour again and FC was holding around 10 so I guess it isn't ammonia. so I added a little more CYA to get it to 30 and added more bleach. Tomorrow I will have more time to test it and SLAM properly

 

[jagger2005]

Do not worry if you still are getting CC. That is a sign that your FC is working on the algae. Jbizzle was concerned because he saw 0 FC, 4 CC, and 0 CYA on the same test. Those together could be a concern for ammonia. Especially after you had thrown in some dry shock which has CYA.

 

[jagger2005]

Btw, welcome to TFP! Sounds like you have a good handle on things. Pump on 24/7. Assume CYA is 30. I would just wait a few days and test it again to confirm. No reason to keep testing it - save the reagent. If I was in your shoes, I would not in even bother testing for CC every test. The key is keeping the FC above 12 as often as you can.

 

[xenayes99]

Thanks!

 

[xenayes99]

My CC appears to be holding at 3. Is this normal? FC and CYA are also holding strong so doesn't appear to be ammonia. Will the CC go down as the day goes on?

 

[mknauss]

Once you are in a SLAM there is no need to measure CC. Save the reagents. When you are at the final stage of the SLAM, then test CC to be sure you pass the three criteria for a successful SLAM.

Take care.

 

[xenayes99]

Oh. Why?

 

[woodyp]

........because if you are actively killing algae you could also be constantly generating more CC. No need to chase them and test for until you're "almost" clear.

 

[xenayes99]

Gotcha. Thanks

 

[jblizzle]

Personally I prefer to test the CC as it can show progress, but not required.

 

[xenayes99]

What can we use to clean around the steps? I think they are fiberglass (look like white plastic?). There is a dark ring around them that a scrub brush is not cleaning off.

 

[jblizzle]

Depends on what the stain is. See if vitamin c lightens it

 

[xenayes99]

No we have those too. Just look like dirt. It's black/gray

 

[xenayes99]

My CC has been 3 this entire time. Perhaps the pool shock was the potassium stuff and mimicking CC? How could I tell? Which Reagant do you use?

 

[xenayes99]

Is it safe to swim in a pool with CC at 3??? There's a heat wave coming tomorrow and the kids really want to swim