Chlorine block-need recommendations

[aylad]

Ok--I'll get Pooldoc to see about your not being able to open the links...but in the meantime, please re-read my post above about the test kits--you're not going to be able to do much with test strips, because they simply aren't reliable.

[Jess6521]

Ok. I ordered the kit last night. The best I have in the meantime are those 6 strips. the chlorine went up to 4/6 so based on strips only it seems better. I should have the kit in a few days.

[PoolDoc]

If you want to get a handle on how severe the problem is, you may want to read this page on testing for chlorine demand.

[Jess6521]

Ok will do this also. Still waiting on my test kit. Thank you!

[Jess6521]

I did my test, need some guidance. Here are the results: ph-7.4; TA -170 ppm, CH- 3000(this seems wrong?); FC -.5 ppm and .5 ppm TC. We added 12 bags of shock and two gallons of liquid shock. Husband hasn't done the bucket test yet.

[Watermom]

Yeah, try that CH test again. Did you do the CYA test? What kind of shock --- ingredients, please. You are using the K-2006 kit, right?

[Jess6521]

Ok this time I got CH of 260. CYA I can't get it to read because both times I tried the solution wouldn't cloud. Yes 2006 c test kit. Here's what we put in last night: 2 gallons liquid shock- (sodium hypochlorite 12.5%nand 12 bags (1 lb each) calcium hypochlorite 73%. Ugh so frustrating...I'm lost. Lol. Thanks for any help.