Testing high chlorine levels

[psciotti]

I shocked my 15k vinyl pool about a week ago - ran tests today and all levels are within range except I can't test my chlorine level still because my test kit (Leslie DPD) only goes to 5ppm. Can I somehow us a larger sample or different method to measure higher with this kit until I can get another one?
Is it ok to swim with high chlorine levels? (I guess I thought wrong when I figured the shocked level would dissapate in about a week).

CL ??
PH 7.3
Alk 80
Cal 90
CA 45

Thanks for your help.

[cwstnsko]

dilute your test sample by mixing equal parts of pool water and distilled water and multiply the results by 2. If the test is still above 5, use 2 parts distilled and 1 part pool water and mutiply the result by 3 etc.

With 45 PPM CYA, I'd probably let the kids swim below 15 PPM Cl, but I'd have them wear their old faded suits until the Cl was below 10 PPM.

[psciotti]

Thanks for the input - I'll do that. Kids are currently enjoying the pool today for the first time this season!!