Cc is still 0. Cl this am was 17., and I added a gallon between the spa and pool, retested at 5 pm, cl was 20 in both. I think I have this thing on the run, just not sur what it was.
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Cc is still 0. Cl this am was 17., and I added a gallon between the spa and pool, retested at 5 pm, cl was 20 in both. I think I have this thing on the run, just not sur what it was.
We may never know what it was; sometimes it just doesn't matter if it's fixed. Who knows what you inherited with your pool.
My friend's inherited pool (which I mentioned before), had thick gobs of algae in the insides of their jets. Still fighting demand there cause I think there has to be algae in the feeder lines which we can't manually clean. Not sure what we're gonna do about that...
Keeping your bleach additions >=25 will only help.
I did ask for input on your pool/spa connection, but no responses yet. Still seems strange to me that you could accidentally drain the spa but I already admitted my ignorance of spa issues. It hope that the spa will hold the key for you and that stability is around the corner!
Maybe it was when I put the vacuum in there?
Not a hydraulics person but would that explain refill??? The responses I requested were from spa people, not you, btw. Was looking for their expert input, not as a criticism of you! :o
BTW, like your pic on your profile! Make that your avatar or better yet a pic of the pool and spa. Signature too? Here's mine for guidance: 26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump on 24/7; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006, OTO
Ah. Go bears.
Hahaha! I'm more of a hockey fan, especially with all the football players in trouble lately! Beaides, hockey keeps me busy during non-pool seaon. Go Blackhawks!
Randy
Yep, big hawks fan as well. Born in Chicago. Cl 17 this am, and I'm out of testing drops, more on the way but will have to guess for a bit.
Until your reagents arrive, use your new OTO kit. This link will help you interpret the results with high chlorine levels: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...sults-by-color
Sept. 23: first preseason game!
Perfect, I was stuck thinking it would only test up to 5.
I'll work on the profile, who knows, maybe I can help someone else at some point.
You can also use the CarlD (patented)( :) ) Shot Glass Method:
Mix 1 shot of pool water with 1 shot of steam distilled water in (say) a Pyrex mixing cup. Pour into the OTO cell and read, doubling the value. If it STILL is over "5"ppm (actually 10ppm), then...
mix 1 shot of pool water with 2 shots of steam distilled water. Now triple the value of the reading which, when at "5" means it's 15ppm. You can do it with 3 shots of distilled as well and then "5" ==> 20ppm.
However, the more you dilute, the greater the chance of introducing inaccuracy.