I cannot get enough chlorine in the pool

[amiejh77]

Chemical readings after the HTH test:

FC- 4
PH- 7.2
CYA is not testing at all, but the sock is still in the pool. Am I on the right track if I moniter the Chlorine level and retest the CYA next week?
The Alkaline took 35 drops to change from green to red. Should I try to lower this or leave well enough alone?

[Watermom]

Don't worry about the alk at this point. For now, just worry about keeping chlorine in the pool and keeping the pH between 7-8. What kind of granular chlorine are you using? (meaning ingredients).

1 lb. of stabilizer will add about 30ppm of CYA. Don't test it again for awhile. You're probably going to want your CYA at 40-50 instead of 30, but I don't want to advise you to add more yet until I find out what kind of chlorine granules you are using.

Your question -- how long does it take a pool to turn green? The answer is NOT LONG!

Welcome to the Pool Forum! (Do yourself a favor and go ahead and order the K-2006 kit so you'll get it soon.)

[amiejh77]

Watermom,

I have had success getting a consistent FC reading in the morning from chlorination the previous night (YAY!) The first night I added too much, but I think I finally got the dosage right last night. 2 oz of the granular put the FC at 2 this morning.

But what I was afraid might happen is happening. The PH is on the rise and is sitting at 8.2 this morning. The only chemical I have read on the forum to rake care of it is the muriatic acid (Am I understanding the information about this correctly?). If the PH is what actually causes the eye and skin irritation I would like to get it under control. My daughter has pretty sensitive skin and the hubby mentioned that his eyes were bothering him yesterday when he was playing with her in the pool.

And if I haven't mentioned it yet, THANK YOU GUYS for all of the information and help for us new owners...You Rock!

Amie

[Watermom]

Yes, use muriatic acid to lower the pH. Please read the link about it in my signature.

[amiejh77]

I have read the info, and now I am sort of nervous Only question I have is does the time of day I add it matter? Can I add the muriatic acid and chlorine at the same time tonight or should I space it out

[Watermom]

It doesn't matter what time of day. Adding the acid a few minutes after adding the bleach is not a problem. (Maybe 15 minutes or so should be fine.)