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    Default Re: How High To Take Cl2 To Break Down Gunk

    You are right ChemGeek. On my kit 100 is an inch or so up from the bottom then the measure marks start. And you are right WaterBear the marks are not linear. So I should have diluted. Now, you mentioned using distilled water. Why can't I use tap water? Tap water should not have any CYA...should it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jereece View Post
    Tap water should not have any CYA...should it?

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    Not unless there is herbicide runoff. However, it's just good testing prodecure to used distelled water for dilutions Tap water can and usually does have chlorine and ammonia in it.
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    Got it.. As always I appreciate the education.

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    Default Re: How High To Take Cl2 To Break Down Gunk

    Also, no more trichlor pucks or dichlor powder in this pool. Stick with bleach or liquid chlorine.

    (If it was my pool, I do a partial drain and refill to get that cya level down.)

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