Taylor k2006

[Watermom]

That is basically just strong bleach. Regular household bleach that is sold these days is typically 8.25% sodium hypochlorite. So, what you have is perfectly fine to use. However, it may not truly be 12.5%. Many times, the higher concentrations of sodium hypochlorite degrade fairly quickly especially if they are not stored in cool conditions.

[no clue]

I put another half gallon of muriatic acid in the night before last, retested last night. Showed improvements but still above 8 so I will do another 1/2 gallon tonight and retest.

[CarlD]

If the Champion costs more than 1.5x 8.25% per gallon, then it's a bad deal. If it costs less than 1.5x per gallon, it's a good deal.

For example, my local CostCo sells 3 121oz jugs for $9--which is about $3.17/gallon (gallon=128oz). But I but 5 gallons of 12.5% for $19 which is $3.80/gallon. As long as the 12.5% is below $5.55, it's a better deal than the 3 jugs from Costco.

[no clue]

I have 2 gallons left from the pool install, after those are gone I'm sure I'll be using regular old bleach from a non pool supply store.

[no clue]

Carl my PH is high and I have no cya. Can I work on fixing both or just focus on the PH first. I think you also mentioned that my TA was low.

[CarlD]

you sure can fix both! I'd start with lowering pH the go to adding CYA. expect the CYA to take two to seven days to dissolve and don't backwash until it is where you want it.

Or you can fill a floater with Tri-chlor tablets as they lower pH as they add chlorine and stabilizer.

[no clue]

you sure can fix both! I'd start with lowering pH the go to adding CYA. expect the CYA to take two to seven days to dissolve and don't backwash until it is where you want it.

Or you can fill a floater with Tri-chlor tablets as they lower pH as they add chlorine and stabilizer.

With a saltwater pool do I need to be adding chlorine?

[CarlD]

The answer is: Yes, and No. You'll use far less chlorine but you'll still need to add it from time to time. I do.