just got good test kit. HELP PLEASE

[shub_31]

Back in business. Ordered new regeants got them in one day. Go Amatto!!
Anyways tested FF at 4pm 20ppm. Big rain storm came through. FF dropped to 15ppm.What the? Istill want to let it drop to 10 like you said. Im afraid to. I still think its dropping overnight yet, but not much. Also my TA dropped from 200 to 175 so far. Should I really do it Mr. Ringer. Thanks

[aylad]

If you're losing chlorine overnight, then sustain the shock level. If you're not, then let it drift down.

[PoolDoc]

Aylad, we're not sure why he's losing. But he's already sustained high chlorine for 3 - 4 days with not change, but high water quality.. So I recommended dropping to to operational level, to see how it will run.

"Should I really do it, Mr. Ringer"
I'm not sure what you mean.

[shub_31]

Im baffeled.

Test last night
FF 28
CC .5ish

This mourning
FF25
CC0ish

Helppppppppppp.

[BigDave]

Sounds to me like you're winning. You consumed free chlorine last night getting rid of your residual combined chlorine.

You report 0ish for CC, did the sample show pink when you added the R-0003?

[shub_31]

a hint of pink. i think half a drop would get rid of it im using 5ml test

[PoolDoc]

Shub, I really think you need to let your chlorine drop, and see what happens.

[shub_31]

sounds like a plan. starting now. just in time for 100 degree temps next to days to uck the chorine out. thanks

[shub_31]

Just had an idea. What if myCYA is lower than what i think. Would that explain the extra loss of chorine since my shock levels should be lower

[PoolDoc]

If you tested it correctly with the Taylor K2006, it's not lower than you think.

We don't fully understand all that goes on when you chlorinate pools; no one does fully understand all that chemistry. It gets very, very complex. So as a practical matter, we all have something of the attitude, that "if it's working, even if we don't understand, we should leave it alone".

Again, I think you need to apply some P.O.P., let the chlorine drop, use the pool, and see if all works OK.

Ben

* Pool Owner Patience.