Chlorine level is low

[sherriemoseley]

Hayward Pro Series High Rate Sand Filter-------- Model No. S144T
Hayward Hydramax AG Pump-----------Model No. SP1510-2-1-XE

[sherriemoseley]

My filter and pump look more like the pic on the right. Amazon says delivery fo the k2006 should be between 5/16 and 5/21. So about a week.

[sherriemoseley]

I added 1 gallon of bleach Saturday evening and never had time yesterday,Sunday, to test anything. This morning I checked and my readings were: pH 7.2 FC 13.5 CC 1. I was really surprised my FC was 13.5 since I didnt do anything to it Sunday. Should I just continue to put a gallon of bleach in everytime its under 10 FC until I get my k2006 kit?

[PoolDoc]

Should I just continue to put a gallon of bleach in everytime its under 10 FC until I get my k2006 kit?

Yes that would be good. And you can swim in that, but don't wear new fashion (Lycra) swimwear or get highly treated (dyed, permed) hair wet in that high chlorine.

[sherriemoseley]

I just want to say thanks to all of you for the help so far. My pool is really looking good (just a little cloudy) and I've finally convinced my husband that you all might just know what you're talking about! So far we havent added anything to it but bleach and he's impressed. We aren't swimmung in yet because I'm still waiting for my test kit. But I know it will be soon. Thanks again so much.

[Watermom]

I've finally convinced my husband that you all might just know what you're talking about! So far we havent added anything to it but bleach and he's impressed.

Yep! This place is full of people who can attest that Pool Forum is the best place to learn to care for your pool! Thanks for the kind words and you're welcome! We are always glad to help!

[sherriemoseley]

Ok I finally got my k2006 kit. Here are my results: pH 7.2
FC 6
CC .5
CYA 35
TA 40? I added 4 drops R0009 and it turned pink, I read it would turn bright red, added 8 more drops and
it really never changed. Is it supposed to be bright red?

Hey can anybody tell me if I'm supposed to keep adding drops to the TA test until it turns bright red? Mine turned a dark pink at 4 drops so I added 8 more drops but the color stayed the same.