First test results in and I think I am OK, right?

[SafetyBob]

Thank you all for the advice. Last night I shocked the pool with my "normal" amount using "Re-fresh +" which has 73% Calcium Hypochlorite and 27% Other Ingredients. I think before I found this sight, a recommendation was to only get a shock with Calcium Hypochlorite for small plastic pools. I think at this point I could use a good recommendation for a good shock to use. However, it does seem to be working because here are tonight's numbers....

FC - 19.5 ppm

CC - 0.50 or less (one drop and it went clear in a hurry)

pH - 7.6

I did not do CYA but did put the sock in to desolve the CYA I have....

So I guess my "infection" hopefully is over, will start testing morning and afternoon from here on out. Created spreadsheet to keep absolute track of all this.

Thanks for everyone's help!!

Bob E.

[Watermom]

How about just using bleach for your shock and for everyday chlorination?

[SafetyBob]

Watermom, I have a SWCG system on my little pool.

Bob E.

[Watermom]

Ok, then. SWCG for everyday chlorination and bleach for shocking. How about that plan?

[aylad]

Perfect!!

[SafetyBob]

Ok, I will get a gallon of good old plain, simple Clorox for shocking.......I am so sorry to sound like a complete and utter idiot, but I don't seem to be able to find much of anything that will simply give me a guide as to how much bleach I need to add. I know I have approximately 1200 gallons of water, I know the bleach is roughly 6%......I know I have seen it on this forum you guys doing the math, I can't seem to find it now. HELP!!

This morning: FC was 18 ppm and CC was less than or equal to 0.5 ppm.

Bob E.

[Watermom]

For reference, in your small pool, each cup of 6% bleach will add approximately 3ppm of chlorine. Use that to help figure out your dosing.