pool store ethics?

[henssguitars]

thanks for the ecouraging words! Ill have to run to the hardware store to pick up a new pressure guage, as mine has been toast for two years now.
I plan on testing every two hours and adjusting as needed.
Now I just need to find a magnafying glass to read these test kit instructions.
Can you add too much liquid cl in the begining?
Not that I plan on it, just curious.

Thanks

[aylad]

I think that the Baq pretty much uses up the chlorine in the beginning as fast as you put it in the pool--but just to be on the safe side for your liner's sake, I think I'd keep it at no higher than 15-20 ppm.

Janet

[henssguitars]

thanks, I think I may need more liquid cl before monday when the pool store opens, can I use the liquid bleach in the meantime if needed?
just tested after adding 3 gallons of liquid cl no trace of cl, I must have lots of baq junk in the pool that the cl is attacking.
I added 4 more gallons and will test in an hour or so.
Again I am very greatfull for everybodys help, it makes this a lot less stressfull.
Thanks,

Bill

[aylad]

Bleach is the same thing as liquid chlorine, just don't get the stuff that's scented or with extra additives. Pool store liquid chlorine is 12.5 %, regular bleach is 5.25%, and ultra is 6%. I use the generic bleach from WalMart almost exclusively in my pool.

Janet

[henssguitars]

thanks again!
I am going through cl like it is going out of style!
after adding a total of 18 gallons of 12.5 I still can't get a reading above 1.5 fc with the test kit.
I hope I am reading it right, I will certainly run to wall mart in the a.m to fill my pick up full of bleach.
I know my baq oxidizer level was high when I started, so I am sure that is the culprit.
The water turns deep brown right after I add the cl, than fades to light green.
I have back washed several times and will keep testing every hour, adding cl until I go to bed.
Hope this is the proper procedure.

[CarlD]

Unless your pressure is rising and the force at your return falling, don't bother backwashing. I don't think you need to test more than 3x/day.

But you're going to use a lot of chlorine!

[Watermom]

Don't forget to take pictures along the way.