Test results on new pool in Tucson

[Wilco]

Ok, new twist. Given your thoughts that there is still something organic going on. I reconsidered something. At different degrees, there has rather consistently been a loose, brown, fine debris that accumulates on the step down shallow area surrounding the pool, and somewhat in the corners.i thought this was dirt, as we have planters, etc around the pool that may leak into the pool during storms I suppose. I had been brushing daily last month, but had gotten away from that as the chlorine upkeep became paramount. Is this algae/dead algae?

[CarlD]

If you were here in the NE we'd be saying pollen--it's allergy season here.

[Wilco]

Ok, so I just had a revelation, I think. I believe I mentioned that I had a 500 gallon spa attached to the pool? Well, it's attached but only with overflow into the pool. I never actually tested the spa water, thinking it was all the same, and it would splash it with bleach or shock, but not test it. We'll I tested it. Ph unmeasurable high, like probably 9, and no detectable FCC even after a gallon of Clorox. I think it has been bleeding into the pool and acting as a feeder of algae, and I was just band aiding it instead of treating the source. So I hit it with acid and more bleach and will retest often. Jeez.

[FormerBromineUser]

Regardless, it's not the pollen that is causing your chlorine demand. Get FC to 25 and try your very best to keep it there without too much of a drop. 11 jugs doesn't seem like that much to tell you the truth. Keep the faith!

[FormerBromineUser]

Okay, cross-post. Let us know results of spa testing. Spas can be nasty creatures. My apologies for not remembering the spa over-flow. Why do installers do that? Yuck.

[Wilco]

Got the cl up to 25 in the spa, but ph still high, added 2 more cups of acid. Plus we are supposed to get major monsoon rains next few days. I am going to need more testing supplies, that's for sure. Got the too kit, but not ready for it at all yet.

[Wilco]

*OTO kit

[FormerBromineUser]

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[FormerBromineUser]

Uh, sorry. Another thought. At 500G, can you just drain and refill that spa? AND please make a signature so we won't forget your spa in the future!

[Watermom]

Regardless, it's not the pollen that is causing your chlorine demand.

Actually, pollen in the water will increase chlorine consumption. Anything organic in the water will. It is not the entire cause of his issue but just wanted to clarify that anything organic in the water (pollen, leaves, etc.) will use more chlorine.