Re-balancing after switching to Chlorine

[Watermom]

To clarify something in post #! in this thread ---- Borax and soda ash are not the same thing.

[GeneNTN]

Monday 6/6, 8:30 a.m. (Day 12) – Since we started & successfully completed conversion to Chlorine!

Aylad – “Thank you” for your comments with regard to white algae, algaecide / Polyquat, I am (and will) follow your recommendations!

Our pool looks crystal clear once again this a.m. – and we enjoyed our 2nd day of swimming yesterday! Since Friday, for the most part I’ve only added a slight amount of chlorine (bleach 6%) to bump the FC level, or to increase the level in expecting some additional swimmers. However, I’m also learning that 10-12 hrs is not enough time between adding a Stabilizer (Cyanuric acid 100%) and adding Baking Soda (to bump-up the TA from ~ 80 ppm). I realize that they are not to be added at the same time – but is there an elapsed time as to when the other dosage can be added? Or should I just raise the CYA level first (which is very low – or the DOT always visible?) over a ~1 week period, then worry about the TA being on the low side?

Many “Thank You” to everyone on the PoolForum who have taken your time to respond my questions – all of your comments, advice, and guidance has been a BIG help – and greatly appreciated,
Gene

[madwil]

I would "cautiously" raise the CYA- its easy to overdo it!
I wouldn't even worry about the TA, if your using bleach and your pH isn't changing suddenly...

[GeneNTN]

Madwil
The pH has been steady at 7.4 from Friday p.m. through Sunday p.m., and 7.6 this a.m. – so I’ll follow your recommendations with regard to TA.

With a near zero level of CYA, and I’ve only added 3 lbs to date (the last of which was 1.5lbs in the evening on Saturday) and I’ll wait till Tuesday 6/7 p.m. to re-test, and go from there before adding any more stabilizer.

Thank you for your response!
Gene

[madwil]

good luck- and Happy Swimming!