PPM --- How do I figure IT

[Watermom]

Your CYA may not have changed. I'm assuming these are pool store readings. That test is so subjective that there is no way distinguish 80 from 84 and even 80 to 90. It is very subjective. In actuality, your CYA is probably just the same as it was 10 days ago. The only way to lower it is to replace water. Same with your alk reading -- there is no way to distinguish 215 from 211.

I think your volume is probably a little more than 10K. My 24'AG is around 12,500.

You are right that your shock level is around 20. So, raise it on up! And, try and keep it there. Like I said above, every time you test, raise it back up. No such thing as testing too often when your pool is brown/green.

What is your pH? You are adding Borax which raises pH and Lo 'n Slow which decreases pH. Not a good plan.

Tomorrow? More bleach as often as you can. Back up to 20 or so! More bleach!!! Can't comment on whether you need more Borax until you report your pH reading.

Don't be embarrassed. We all have to learn how to manage our pools. It takes some time but you're doing fine.

More bleach!! Keep it at shock level and run the pump 24/7 cleaning the filter as needed!

[Cloud26]

I'll go get some more Bleach today. The PH was @ 8.3 so a little high. Should I worry about that now?

[Watermom]

Yes. A pH of 8.3 is too high. Get some muriatic acid and add some very slowly in front of a return jet while the pump is running. Wear glasses, gloves, stay upwind of fumes, pour close to the water surface to avoid any splashing. It is nasty stuff. Start with about a cup. After a couple of hours, retest and redose as needed until you get the pH between 7.2-7.8.

[Cloud26]

I added six more gallons of bleach this evening. I went to Lowe's trice today and forgot acid both times. I hope there is not some illegal drugs made from bleach. I have bought about 20g from the dollar general.

[aylad]

lol, as far as I know there's no legal restriction from buying that much bleach at a time, but I think we've all experienced the "what in the world...." looks from other people. I just smile back and let them wonder...

[Watermom]

With a straight face, just tell them that you have really dirty clothes!

[Cloud26]

I'm making a little bit of progress, but it is still green. My wife was wiping the walls and the green clouds were awful. The chlorine is above my little kit so I know were making progress. I did put another 10 gal of bleach in tonight hoping to push it over the top and get this cleared up. With 10 gal my Chl should be over 25 plus what ever it was before.

I don't think I will let the kids swim tomorrow or Sunday.
My Ph is also rising so I will get Acid tomorrow to lower it.

Here's my question. What does the polyquat do? And where do I get it.