The level I'm reading with my K-2006 test kit says the chlor level was at 5ppm after adding 10 gallons. This what I have added so far.The water is clear and looks just fine.
2 gallons = trace
4 gallons = .5
8 gallons = 4.0
10 gallons = 5.0 thats what is testing at this morning using the kit with the DPD powder
with a 10ml sample it took 10 drops fas-dpd titrating reagent to be clear.
Can i trust the test kit.The powder was new at the beginning of the season.Is there anyway to test the actual strength of the liquid chlorine? The jug says extreme pool shock available chlorine 15% ,sodium hypochlorite 12.5%,inert ingredents 87.5%.
I had fiqured that 1 gallon would raise it 5 points,That doesn't seem to be happening,is it the test kit,the chlorine or is the algae that was going to bloom eating up the chlorine. I have had seen some algae over the years but in over 20+ years never had cloudy water problem like this.I appreciate your help, thanks.