Re: TriChlor puck lifetime
Thanks! When we closed on Oct 25, 2009 these were our numbers (did not open pool in 2010):
FC 9.5
CC 0
TC 9.5
pH 7.4
Alk 55
CYA 40
When I opened this Sat 6/19:
FC 0
CC 0
TC 0
pH WAAY less than 6.8 (yellow)
Alk 10
CYA 0
As of Mon eve 10pm:
FC 8
CC 0
TC 8.5
pH 7.1 (?? Still looks yellow on test block after8+ lbs Borax since Sat)
Alk 40
CYA too low to test - used no pucks - added 1 tab in floater in evening and added 1.28 gall bleach.
As of this morning 9 am 6/21/11 (had a 3ppm drop in TC overnight):
FC 5
CC .5
TC 5.5
pH still < 6.8 (I think)
Alk 40
CYA not showing - added a second floater with puck, added 8.96 gall bleach.
Have not yet retested today - was raining earlier. Collecting photo timeline since opening - will post momentarily. THX!!!
18x42 Spartan Roman End Vinyl Inground (1981)
1HP Hayward Superpump -- Hayward Perflex EC-65 DE Filter
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