No chlorine

[Watermom]

You need to get the ph up. Most test kits don't show lower than 6.8, so it actually could be much lower than that. Add some borax to get it over 7.0.

[bryjen]

Thanks she had some ph up I figured I'd use that up.

[CarlD]

pH Up will raise Total Alkalinity as well, which is needed. So go ahead and use the pH Up first, before the Borax because T/A is low.

You can just pour the bleach into the skimmer, or in front of the return (with the pump on, of course) or dribble it all around the edges of the pool.

[ScottS]

You can just pour the bleach into the skimmer, or in front of the return (with the pump on, of course) or dribble it all around the edges of the pool.

Sorry Carl I have to jump in. Don't pour the bleach in the skimmer if she is still using the pucks in them.

thanks

Would rather see him safe even if he knew this already. Ahhh, I feel better about it.

[bryjen]

Ive read alot on this forum so I knew not to do that. I only use bleach in my pool and I pour it it the skimmer. I appreciate all the replys.

[ScottS]

Ive read alot on this forum so I knew not to do that. I only use bleach in my pool and I pour it it the skimmer. I appreciate all the replys.

I figured that but I had to mention it for that small chance that you didn't.

Take care.

[bryjen]

Sorry about that Carl. Sometimes when I post I have a followup question that doesnt get answered. Anyway Ill use the bleach calc to shock up to 15. How long after I add bleach should I check. How long does it take to dispurse .

[CarlD]

I like to wait at least 2 hours, just to see what I put in, and 6-24 to see if it was effective.