Need help with starting chlorine after drain/refill

[aciam]

Thanks Ben!

+3 lbs of CYA added at 830 am
+1 trichlor tab put in skimmer at same time with improved readings at noon FC=1.5 CC =3.5 no bleach smell
+I will add polyquat now in the dose of 4-6 oz? and then how often do you want me to keep doing so? please confirm both
+pH at noon down to 6.8-7.0 - have Borax but not sure of dose - is there a reference or can you give dose to me?
+ will not add any more bleach just pucks to inc chlorine until you give me permission

Let me know your thoughts about the ladder whenever you have a chance. thanks. aciam.

[aciam]

Hi Ben - just a quick update.

Noon today - added 4 oz polyquat
2pm added second trichlor puck to skimmer to maintain/inc FC after polyquat addition
3pm added app 18 oz borax to skimmer due to pH of 6.8-7

8PM testing
OTO TC =2 pH = 7.2
DPD FC = 2 pH = 7.2

FAS-DPD FC = 2 CC=4 pH 7.2 alk 70

I am adding nothing at this time.

I will retest in am and add more borax if needed. Let me know what I should be shooting for in terms of FC levels so I can add pucks as needed. And when/if I should re dose polyquat. Thanks! aciam

[PoolDoc]

Looks like you are doing well, and just need to 'stay the course'.

Ben

[aciam]

Thanks Ben!

Here are this morning's number:

OTO TC=3 pH 7.2
DPD FC=3 pH 7.2

FAS-DPD FC 3-3.5 CC 3.5 pH 7.2 alk 60-70

remainder of 2 pucks of trichlor in skimmer

I decided to add just a tiny bit more borax but nothing else. Let me know if I should be messing with the alkalinity at all. We are off to a family function. Will retest tonight.

Questions: What do you want me to be aiming for in terms of FC?
Do you want me to redose polyquat once a week?
Is there any threat to re introducing my pink algae ladder into the pool? or should I just invest in a new one?

Thank you. Have a good Sunday. aciam

[PoolDoc]

Don't worry with anything except chlorine and pH, right now.

It looks good -- once you've got everything stable with those, and you

[aciam]

Hi Ben - looks like your last post got cut off so I missed your words of wisdom at the end! Please feel free to fill them in so I know what it is you were trying to tell me! the answers to all my questions and a plan for moving forward maybe? Still haven't done the swim test but plan on it soon.

Things continue to be stable.

8pm numbers
OTO TC 2 pH 7.2
DPD FC 2 pH 7.2

FAS DPD FC 2.5 ( down from 3-3.5 this morning) CC 3 pH 7.2 alk 60-70

I added a bit more borax and put 2 new trichlor pucks in skimmer for the night( had just the remnants of the last 2 left). Will recheck in morning and follow your advice in meantime! Thanks! aciam

[PoolDoc]

Basically, I was just going to say, hang in there, it looks like all is going well.

Ben