How long till chlorine level will drop

[rdefino]

I had to shock my AG 18x34 yesterday, it started to get a little cloudy. Definitely made a difference.

FC is at 14ppm, how long will it take to drop to a swim-able level if there is no stabilizer in there. It's also has a solar cover on it.

Also, what is a swim-able level for FC?

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thanks for help

[Big Splash]

You shocked yesterday. Have you checked your fc today? Because, without stabilizer / cya it might already be gone.

[rdefino]

yes I did. It's 14ppm. We had no sun today, rain and heavy clouds.

[Big Splash]

Ok, but my point was meant to say...

Your larger issue is not having cya. You'll loose fc very rapidly without it. How fast is based on many factors (algae, sun, etc). The only way to control the rate of loss is with cya.

What was your reading just after you shocked? That reading compared with now with will give you a good indication of the rate of decline for your situation.

[rdefino]

It was 15ppm yesterday after shocking. I just want to be able to use the pool come Saturday.

[Big Splash]

Checked your weather forecast...Haverhill will be sunny and hot next couple days. Your fc losses will be higher. Saturday is looking good.

[rdefino]

Cool. Will the solar cover slowdown the FC loss? Also, what is an acceptable FC level to swim in?

[Big Splash]

A solar cover shouldn't make much difference.

Check the Best Guess Chlorine Chart

http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/best-guess-swimming-pool-chlorine-chart.html

[Watermom]

You can swim even at shock level with no problems. Just don't want to wear your best swimsuits that might fade.

[FormerBromineUser]

How is your pool doing?

[rdefino]

Doing good. Levels are fine, I shocked it and cleared it up about a month ago.

Trying to get the most of it before the winter. We just started to get some more 80+ days so I'm trying to heat it up with the solar cover. :)

Thanks for asking

[FormerBromineUser]

Great! Just curious... How are you testing your water?

[rdefino]

Using the Taylor K-2006.

[FormerBromineUser]

Excellent! There's nothing better for giving you the confidence of being in charge of your pool. I am surprised that you are getting cold temperatures in Alabama. Here in IL, yes. But in the south??? Bummer. Enjoy!

[rdefino]

Alabama? :)

I'm in Mass. Might be 80 tomorrow or it might snow. Not sure yet. LOL

[FormerBromineUser]

Whoops! I am on my cell and my eyes are getting old! We have had cold weather all summer too. So much so that it's like we had no real summer at all. Labor Day pool party may be indoors... May close early :-(((