Pool Survived Vacation! ?? Chlorine levels

[mroll]

Ok I believe its done. I put one entry in the wrong column but its pretty obvious.(Chlorine in use instead of chlorine added) Since I've been testing twice a day for a few days, I have additional notes.
Thank you so much for your help I'm confident that you will be able to figure this all out.
In addition, we are supposed to get thunderstorms Friday and Saturday...
THANK AGAIN>>>>>>>>>>>>

[BigDave]

The CYA test is the most subjective in the K-2006 and is sensitive to lighting conditions. Is it possible that one of your CYA tests was read indoors or under a cloudy sky and the other in bright sunlight?

I believe that with your FC loss, persistent (but low) CC, and your report that the walls felt slimy, you have the beginnings of trouble. I also believe that you'll do better by getting ahead of it sooner rather than later.

Follow the plan. If you feel that the actual CYA level in your pool is 35 and not 60, then use 15ppm as your minimum FC level. Other than that, follow the shock plan. Maintain FC above the minimum shock level. Keep it up until your pool passes the overnight FC loss test. Don't let the FC level drop below the minimum shock level until you're done.

The thunderstorm won't affect your pool unless you ignore the pool because of it.

Note:
I'll be around tomorrow but then I'll be pretty much offline for a couple weeks (Big Family Vacation). I'll drop a note to the rest of the PF team to look for your questions but please follow the plan, it works, it takes patience but it will work for you.

Be well.
Dave

[mroll]

I cannot explain the CYA test result change. Today I took it and read it by a window natural not bright light. I 'm not quite sure of the conditions last time. I will test FC and CC in the morning and add more bleach accordingly. Then I will test again at night and add to bring it to 15. It should of reached at least 14 after all the bleaching tonight!
Thank you for all your help Dave and have a wonderful vacation.

[PoolDoc]

Not seeing your pool chart info . . .

Pool Chart Entry Form

Also, please do a COMPLETE set of test today, including TA and CH, and post those results in your Pool History.

[PoolDoc]

Got the chart info now (see your signature); got the 8/10 @ 8:30 partial test results; looking for complete test results including TA, CH & CYA.

If you aren't sure how to do them, there's a complete set of videos, here:
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?17157

[mroll]

I put in all the info I have..CYA was 35 yesterday..TA was 110 today. Dont do CH...These are entered in.. I will take another reading tonight and add more. I will try to watch video when I get home later! THANKS

[mroll]

Ok I just made new entries for 5:45 pm..FC down to 7.5 and CC .5. Probably down due to periods of intense sunlight and periods of rain storms. Right? ALSO have clear solar cover on ..if that makes difference...
I did NOT lose chlorine during night. Dave said to give it two nights. So I put in enough bleach to bring it back to a FC15 and hopefully I will hold this reading for the morning.
IF SO, do I then let it fall naturally back down to a reading between FC3 and FC 6 per Best Guess Chart???

[BigDave]

1ppm FC or less loss overnight AND 0.5 ppm CC or less AND clear water PLUS 1 day - Shock finish point.
After shock, let FC fall to maintenance range. Never let it fall below minimum.
Have a good one!
Be well
Dave

[mroll]

1ppm FC or less loss overnight AND 0.5 ppm CC or less AND clear water PLUS 1 day - Shock finish point.
After shock, let FC fall to maintenance range. Never let it fall below minimum.
Have a good one!
Be well
Dave

YIPEEE!!! Did it... No loss AGAIN last night!!! (two in a row!!)and CC 0 and water clear!!! THANK YOU!!!!!ENJOY VACATION!!!!!!!!!!

[BigDave]

Congrats! Enjoy you pool!