Test results on new pool in Tucson

[Wilco]

Cc is still 0. Cl this am was 17., and I added a gallon between the spa and pool, retested at 5 pm, cl was 20 in both. I think I have this thing on the run, just not sur what it was.

[FormerBromineUser]

We may never know what it was; sometimes it just doesn't matter if it's fixed. Who knows what you inherited with your pool.

My friend's inherited pool (which I mentioned before), had thick gobs of algae in the insides of their jets. Still fighting demand there cause I think there has to be algae in the feeder lines which we can't manually clean. Not sure what we're gonna do about that...

Keeping your bleach additions >=25 will only help.

I did ask for input on your pool/spa connection, but no responses yet. Still seems strange to me that you could accidentally drain the spa but I already admitted my ignorance of spa issues. It hope that the spa will hold the key for you and that stability is around the corner!

[Wilco]

Maybe it was when I put the vacuum in there?

[FormerBromineUser]

Not a hydraulics person but would that explain refill??? The responses I requested were from spa people, not you, btw. Was looking for their expert input, not as a criticism of you!

BTW, like your pic on your profile! Make that your avatar or better yet a pic of the pool and spa. Signature too? Here's mine for guidance: 26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump on 24/7; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006, OTO

[Wilco]

Ah. Go bears.

[FormerBromineUser]

Hahaha! I'm more of a hockey fan, especially with all the football players in trouble lately! Beaides, hockey keeps me busy during non-pool seaon. Go Blackhawks!

Randy

[Wilco]

Yep, big hawks fan as well. Born in Chicago. Cl 17 this am, and I'm out of testing drops, more on the way but will have to guess for a bit.

[FormerBromineUser]

Until your reagents arrive, use your new OTO kit. This link will help you interpret the results with high chlorine levels: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...sults-by-color

Sept. 23: first preseason game!

[Wilco]

Perfect, I was stuck thinking it would only test up to 5.
I'll work on the profile, who knows, maybe I can help someone else at some point.

[CarlD]

You can also use the CarlD (patented)( ) Shot Glass Method:
Mix 1 shot of pool water with 1 shot of steam distilled water in (say) a Pyrex mixing cup. Pour into the OTO cell and read, doubling the value. If it STILL is over "5"ppm (actually 10ppm), then...
mix 1 shot of pool water with 2 shots of steam distilled water. Now triple the value of the reading which, when at "5" means it's 15ppm. You can do it with 3 shots of distilled as well and then "5" ==> 20ppm.

However, the more you dilute, the greater the chance of introducing inaccuracy.