Chlorine level is low

[PoolDoc]

The kit I have from Leslies is "Basic Poolcare DPD Test Kit" Free Chlorine or Bromine,pH and I ordered the k-1515 today so now my question is what other kits am I gonna need before I can do anything else?

Here's the Leslie's page: http://www.lesliespool.com/Home/Pool...Test-Kits.html

Tell me exactly which kit you have (none there are called "Basic Poolcare DPD").

[sherriemoseley]

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DPD Basic Test Kit

[PoolDoc]

Arrg-g-gh. NOT one of my favorite Taylor kits (Taylor # K1001); the Taylor K1000 (OTO) is much more useful. I do NOT like DPD color match kits, for all sorts of reasons. But for a variety of reasons, the pool industry LOVES them. At least, the pH test in that kit is good.

OK. Standard recipe again:

1. Get an OTO kit locally, (see the test kit info page link in my signature) but continue to use the pH test from the Taylor K1001
2. Get 2 gallons of plain 6% bleach (can probably get bleach and kit at Walmart).
3. First evening after you have both, test the pool, add 1 gallon of bleach, test the pool again (record the color -- orange? even if it doesn't match)
4. Following AM, test the pool again, and again that evening. Let us know what you see.
5. Order a K2006 (same test kit info page)
6. Tell us what sort of pool you have (vinyl, FG, concrete) and the make / model of both your pump and filter
7. Give us a list of the chemicals you've put in since opening. We'll need exact brand names, since terms like "shock" or "chlorinator" have no particular meaning.

[sherriemoseley]

Okay I have continued to add a gallon of bleach every evening and I just received my k-1515 kit today. I just ordered the k2006 so in the meantime can I use the kits I have? Also I'm a little confused on the k1515 because it says: For 1 drop=0.2 ppm,use 25 mL sample or For 1 drop=0.5 ppm,use 10 mL sample.So which one do I need to use 10 mL or 25 mL? I am off work tomorrow and would like to do your recommendation tonight and tomorrow AM. I already posted my pool info on this thread 5-4-12. As far as the list of chemicals I've put in since opening, I reeally cant give you the names of any of it because I used it all as instructed by Leisure Depot and no longer have the containers. I know we did pH increaser and a flocculant and I had to vacuum algae to waste,then Calcium Plus which I still have some left and the brand name is Sparco and lots of shock which I think the brand name was Pool Life, maybe?

[PoolDoc]

Use the 10ml sample line. That way, you add the DPD, then count the drops of FAS solution till it turns clear. (Swirl after each drop!) Multiply the drop count x 0.5 and that's your ppm reading.

Post your test results, once you have them.

[Watermom]

I already posted my pool info on this thread 5-4-12.

If you'll make a signature line with all the pool info, it makes it easier for us to help. That way, we don't have to keep scrolling back up through a thread to find it. You can use the link in my signature below to help you do it.

[sherriemoseley]

Ok I think I did the signature line right. Thanks! Just tested pool then added 1 gallon bleach and retested. Will test again tomorrow morning and evening and post all readings then.

[Watermom]

Yep, you did it right. Add the volume, too. Then it should be good to go!

A question --- do you have a 50 lb. sand filter?