First Time using Taylor HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[aylad]

The dichlor is acidic and pushes pH down...just keep it in the 7.2-7.8 range and you'll be fine.

[BigDave]

Mroll; I'm really glad to see your FC is still 4ppm and your CC is back to 0ppm - good news.
I'm also really glad to hear you've identified the black spots - I was a little worried it might be something growing and that's why I asked about brushing. Yep, a pool brush is a good tool to have and use, it physically breaks up colonies / biofilms so the chlorine can get to 'em. I think it was Waterbear who compared brushing your pool to brushing your teeth - has to be done to stay clean.

aylad; while I usually wouldn't advise messing with pH that's between 7.0 and 8.0, I've asked mroll to move the pH to near 7.5 to provide a cushion for the upcoming vacation with minimal poolcare provided by sons.

[mroll]

Tonight FC is 3.5 and CC still 0.. PH up to 7.5. Bought a brush. will use tomorrow..Put 3 cups bleach in tonight. I think I may have used 2 cups last night. my error...
I think I'm OK....

[BigDave]

I think you're OK too!

[mroll]

I think you're OK too!

Good so to reiterate..Will stick with 3 cups of bleach as long as FC is above 3 with OTO test while I'm gone?
However if it falls below, double the dosage?
I will test with Taylor tomorrow night again, though supposed to be storms here tomorrow evening. Hopefully dont fall again.
THANKS for all your help..........

[BigDave]

Sounds good to me.

[mroll]

OK so done for now.. FC holding at 3.5...
Will post if any problems or concerns when I return.
Thanks all so much for your help........
M