Famous Chlorine

[gfritz1]

Thanks for all the advise as "FINALLY HAVE CHLORINE " . The chlorine demand test done by Par Pool and Spacs was a huge help as it showed the best approach was partial drain . This was accomplished and a second test done showing a need to one time shock with 12-14 lbs which was completed Friday .Gone for the weekend and it was 90 all weekend in full sun.Returned last night and readings
PH 7.3 FC 2.6 CC .4 Alkalinity 210 Hardness 220

Chlorine reading has held and wowe does that Taylor Kit really make it easy .

Question for Watermom and others- should I be concerned about a Alkalinity of 210 and if so what is best approach to drop it ?

Also since adding heater years ago get into a issue with stains on the white steps and around the skimmer.I have learned the trick of Vitamin C . What do you recommend to treat this ? Metal Free or something else???

Thanks again

[Watermom]

Yes, alk of 210 needs dropped. We have a "how to" for lowering alk at this link:

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=191

Also, read this sticky about stain removal:

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=7923

Read these and see if they help. Really glad the excessive chlorine demand is over. Now time to enjoy the pool!

[gfritz1]

Water has been excellent and thanks for all the advise.I use Back Up weekly but am having difficulty finding as everyone is switching to off brands.Any suggestion for a good algae preventer to replace Back Up

[Watermom]

Glad things are going well. The ONLY algaecide we recommend is Polyquat 60%. Check the label. If it says:

poly [oxyethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene dichloride]

it's the right stuff!