The "Geeks" will love this...when does the sun go down?

[medvampire]

Is there really a best time of day to dump bleach in? My scedule forces me to dump in around 8 in the morning when I get home from work. Is this gonna be a problem?
I dump in just enough to get the FC to 4 and start my pump and run it untill 7 pm and leave it off at night to help prevent heat loss. The kids dont jump in till around 1 or 2 in the afternoon to allow for circulation of the bleach (and them to get their lazy kisters out of bed).
If I add muratic acid, I have them wait untill 5 or 6 pm, do a quick ph check, and then dive in.
Thanks to the board I am learning you dont have to be anal but just watchfull.
Later
Steve

[waterbear]

ideally the best time would be in the evening so the sun has the least effect on it and it can work all night to sanitize but,IMHO, it is more important to test and add it on a regular schedule as you are doing so I think you are fine.

[medvampire]

Thats kinda what I thought so I will just keep doing what I am doing cause it seems to be working.

Thanks
Steve

[halds]

We leave our opaque solar cover on whenever we are not using the pool. It is very noticeable how much longer the chlorine level stays within range doing this. Im sure it also helps to inhibit algae. So far this summer I average 1-2 gallon of bleach a week for 30,000 gal IG pool. (without heavy swimmer load)


Hal