Hi, Kevin,
So I am adding more bleach - about 2.5 gallons per calc. Is the pool really supposed to be using 13 ppm per day? This is your big issue. I think you're consuming bleach due to organics still in your pool. When that gets straightened out, you'll consume 2-3ppm per day or so. You may need to take your Cl back to shock level but let's see where you are tomorrow evening. Another post of your Cl will be very helpful......other tests not really necessary.
About 30 oz of acid to lower the ph to about 6.9 per calc. You seem to have a good handle on managing your water so 6.9 is okay but you're borderline....keep a very close watch on it
What should I get the CYA up to? 30 - 40 works well for most bleach users
How is the Cal number for my fiberglass pool? Not an issue. disregard it.
I think the first few times I did not get the color of the cal test up to a real blue - how blue should it be - the first time it was kind of blue with tiny red flakes in it? Mine turns blue within a drop or two (plus or minus) ....you're close enough not to worry about it.
Kevin, the only other thing i would emphasize is I feel your Cl should be your real focus. Your Alk is somewhat off but not enough to draw you attewntion, IMHO. I would concentrate all my effort on pumping the Cl in there until you get an overnight reading where your Cl doesn;t move much....say, not more than 2-3ppm. The Alk can be fine tuned later and will have little to do with the clarity of your water. (sorry about the "shouting" text...I'm experimenting)![]()
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