Pool is looking a little green. Added chlorine before testing. Wiped off some mold/slime around the skimmer. Ugh.
Not sure why pH is so high…. 10 drops of acid demand to correct.
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.2
FC
0.2
CC
7.4
pH
87 °F
TEMP
0.11
CSI
32 oz of 15.7% (10º Be) Muriatic Acid
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
7.4
pH
0.08
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
VacuumedBrushed
3.8
FC
0.2
CC
7.6
pH
84 °F
TEMP
0.27
CSI
1.6
FC
0.2
CC
7.4
pH
200
TA
83 °F
TEMP
0.08
CSI
4.0
FC
0.2
CC
7.4
pH
200
TA
0.08
CSI
6.8
pH
-0.46
CSI
32 oz of 31.45% (20º Be) Muriatic Acid
7.8
pH
83 °F
TEMP
0.52
CSI
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.8
FC
0.2
CC
8.0
pH
0.72
CSI
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.8
FC
0.2
CC
7.6
pH
225
TA
225
CH
0.33
CSI
3.2
FC
0.2
CC
8.0
pH
84 °F
TEMP
0.77
CSI
Wow. Leaving the pool open all day and all night helps the temperature, but sure messes with the pH and chlorine. May have to add some acid and lower the TA if I’m going to leave it open again.
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.6
FC
0.2
CC
8.0
pH
0.80
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.2
CC
86 °F
TEMP
0.20
CSI
Left the pool open for several nights in a row to try to cool it down. It rained both nights so I need to check balances again.
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
5.8
FC
0.2
CC
7.4
pH
225
TA
250
CH
50
CYA
89 °F
TEMP
0.22
CSI
3.6
FC
0.2
CC
7.6
pH
84 °F
TEMP
0.12
CSI
1.5
FC
0.4
CC
90 °F
TEMP
-0.01
CSI
10.0
FC
0.4
CC
-0.04
CSI
Back to clear, but starting to get too warm. Will swim this evening and then maybe add some more water to fill it up and try to cool it down a bit.
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
2.2
FC
0.4
CC
86 °F
TEMP
-0.04
CSI
23.0
FC
1.0
CC
83 °F
TEMP
-0.07
CSI
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
Still a little cloudy though color is better. Since I am leaving it uncovered this afternoon, will SLAM again.
2.6
FC
0.4
CC
7.4
pH
83 °F
TEMP
-0.07
CSI
9.6
FC
0.6
CC
-0.10
CSI
16.6
FC
0.8
CC
-0.10
CSI
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
SLAMming with 2 gallons
0.0
FC
0.0
CC
7.4
pH
-0.10
CSI
Looks a little cloudy
Filter Pressure:
13
13.2
FC
0.4
CC
-0.10
CSI
Adding nonsoftened water as well.
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.4
FC
0.2
CC
7.4
pH
80 °F
TEMP
-0.10
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
9.8
FC
0.4
CC
0.09
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
79 °F
TEMP
0.09
CSI
18.6
FC
0.4
CC
80 °F
TEMP
0.09
CSI
3.2
FC
0.4
CC
7.6
pH
79 °F
TEMP
0.09
CSI
Filter Pressure:
13
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
2.6
FC
0.2
CC
80 °F
TEMP
-0.10
CSI
10.4
FC
0.2
CC
80 °F
TEMP
-0.10
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
Filter Pressure:
33
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
VacuumedBrushed
Filter Pressure:
33
79 °F
TEMP
-0.10
CSI
2.2
FC
0.2
CC
7.4
pH
78 °F
TEMP
-0.12
CSI
13.5
FC
1.0
CC
75 °F
TEMP
-0.15
CSI
16.4
FC
0.4
CC
-0.18
CSI
Last of last year’s bleach. Bought 7 cases (28 gal) yesterday at the farm store
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
3.4
FC
0.4
CC
71 °F
TEMP
-0.18
CSI
4.2
FC
0.6
CC
7.4
pH
140
TA
230
CH
45
CYA
69 °F
TEMP
-0.20
CSI
2 lbs of Dry Stabilizer
Counting up, it looks like I needed 31.5 gallons of 10% bleach last year. Rural King has it for $16.95 for 4 gallons. Need 8 cases x 16.95= $135.60 plus tax
2 lbs of Dry Stabilizer
VacuumedBrushed
Filter Pressure:
16
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.2
FC
1.0
CC
-0.16
CSI
Opened PoolVacuumedBrushedCleaned Filter
6.6
FC
-0.16
CSI
68 °F
TEMP
-0.16
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.0
FC
-0.32
CSI
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.0
CC
7.4
pH
130
TA
250
CH
10
CYA
-0.32
CSI
Opened pool and started filter
Closed pool today. 1 qt algaecide. 3 gallons antifreeze added. Not enough. Need 3-7 more.
10.5
FC
0.0
CC
7.8
pH
52 °F
TEMP
-0.19
CSI
7.6
pH
-0.33
CSI
12.0
FC
0.0
CC
58 °F
TEMP
0.06
CSI
10 oz of 31.45% (20º Be) Muriatic Acid
14.0
FC
0.5
CC
8.0
pH
0.19
CSI
258 oz of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.8
pH
73 °F
TEMP
0.00
CSI
77 °F
TEMP
-0.16
CSI
8.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.6
pH
79 °F
TEMP
-0.13
CSI
87 °F
TEMP
-0.26
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
86 °F
TEMP
-0.26
CSI
3.5
FC
0.0
CC
7.4
pH
-0.29
CSI
85 °F
TEMP
-0.48
CSI
85 °F
TEMP
-0.47
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
85 °F
TEMP
-0.48
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
85 °F
TEMP
-0.48
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
VacuumedBrushed
87 °F
TEMP
-0.45
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
2.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
86 °F
TEMP
-0.47
CSI
87 °F
TEMP
-0.26
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.4
pH
90 °F
TEMP
-0.25
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
5.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.6
pH
85 °F
TEMP
-0.09
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
Changes in TA and CH likely just due to using 25mL test volume rather than 40.
VacuumedBrushed
19 oz of pH Up / Soda Ash / Washing Soda
3.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
75
TA
275
CH
40
CYA
89 °F
TEMP
-0.44
CSI
1 lbs of Dry Stabilizer
32 oz of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
30
CYA
87 °F
TEMP
-0.57
CSI
1 lbs of Dry Stabilizer
3.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
86 °F
TEMP
-0.57
CSI
Leaving cover open overnight due to temperature. Added I softened water.
93 °F
TEMP
-0.52
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
4.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
60
TA
89 °F
TEMP
-0.55
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
5.0
FC
0.4
CC
7.0
pH
86 °F
TEMP
-0.76
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.2
CC
7.0
pH
-0.77
CSI
3.2
FC
0.3
CC
7.0
pH
-0.77
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
30 oz of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
2.2
FC
0.2
CC
7.2
pH
85 °F
TEMP
-0.58
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
2.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
60
TA
83 °F
TEMP
-0.60
CSI
13.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.0
pH
70
TA
260
CH
91 °F
TEMP
-0.65
CSI
Will leave open again tonight. Rain forecast for early AM, but 1/4” or less. Shouldn’t throw off balance too much more than I am already. Low temp overnight is 76F.
17.5
FC
6.8
pH
-0.45
CSI
Was open all day to try to adjust pH and temperature with water jetting up. pH corrected nicely. I’m Lear of temperature due to broken probe. Added 1 gal chlorine to bring that back up and 1 gap muriatic acid to bring pH back dow. To try to correct total alkalinity more. We’re making slow progress.
1 gal of 31.45% (20º Be) Muriatic Acid
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.0
CC
7.8
pH
175
TA
0.53
CSI
I don’t normally leave the pool open overnight for safety and animal (bird) reasons, but I’m going to tonight because it’s supposed to get down to 78F and I will keep aerating it. Will need to close in the AM before it rains.
6.8
pH
-0.35
CSI
6.8
pH
-0.35
CSI
6.8
pH
-0.35
CSI
Aerating and trying to cool pool
1 gal of 31.45% (20º Be) Muriatic Acid
6.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.6
pH
0.44
CSI
9.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.6
pH
225
TA
94 °F
TEMP
0.44
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
Pool opened after extended absence. Clear with mild sediment.
30.5
FC
0.5
CC
0.41
CSI
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.6
pH
89 °F
TEMP
0.41
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
VacuumedBrushed
Filter Pressure:
4
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.0
CC
7.8
pH
225
TA
240
CH
30
CYA
88 °F
TEMP
0.61
CSI
Returns turned back to normal after correcting pH with aeration. Need to get more acid.
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.5
CC
8.0
pH
225
TA
89 °F
TEMP
0.82
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
3.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.4
pH
225
TA
89 °F
TEMP
0.23
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
5.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.0
pH
250
TA
89 °F
TEMP
-0.12
CSI
32 oz of 31.45% (20º Be) Muriatic Acid
8.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.8
pH
90 °F
TEMP
0.71
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.0
CC
7.8
pH
275
TA
88 °F
TEMP
0.71
CSI
Turning off heat collector
VacuumedBrushed
87 °F
TEMP
0.69
CSI
11.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.8
pH
275
TA
250
CH
86 °F
TEMP
0.68
CSI
20 oz of 31.45% (20º Be) Muriatic Acid
0.5 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.6
pH
86 °F
TEMP
0.50
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
11.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.4
pH
79 °F
TEMP
0.31
CSI
18.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.4
pH
275
TA
300
CH
79 °F
TEMP
0.31
CSI
32 oz of 31.45% (20º Be) Muriatic Acid
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.6
pH
82 °F
TEMP
0.49
CSI
300
TA
0.29
CSI
7.4
pH
0.32
CSI
32 oz of 31.45% (20º Be) Muriatic Acid
7.8
pH
82 °F
TEMP
0.72
CSI
7.0
FC
1.0
CC
7.6
pH
81 °F
TEMP
0.50
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.4
pH
0.37
CSI
8.5
FC
1.0
CC
7.4
pH
325
TA
250
CH
40
CYA
0.37
CSI
New test kit arrived today. Only bought the K-2006 because it’s only the DPD chemicals and the cyanuric acid test solutions I ever run out of.
16 oz of pH Up / Soda Ash / Washing Soda
32 oz of Dry Stabilizer
0.5
FC
1.0
CC
7.2
pH
0
CYA
87 °F
TEMP
0.29
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
7.2
pH
0.25
CSI
83 °F
TEMP
0.45
CSI
76 °F
TEMP
0.38
CSI
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.34
CSI
Out of chlorine quantification chemical, but powder indicates very low levels.
13.5
FC
1.0
CC
7.4
pH
325
TA
71 °F
TEMP
0.34
CSI
Opened PoolCleaned Filter
Filter Pressure:
15
16 oz of pH Up / Soda Ash / Washing Soda
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
7.0
pH
-0.25
CSI
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.0
CC
7.4
pH
0.14
CSI
10 oz of pH Up / Soda Ash / Washing Soda
7.2
pH
-0.05
CSI
8 oz of pH Up / Soda Ash / Washing Soda
7.0
pH
200
TA
-0.25
CSI
Also, I do have soda ash, but I’m not going to adjust pH just yet.
Added another 2 gallons of 10% bleach today. Added 4 gallons when I opened it. They had sat out in the garage overwinter so may be slightly less effective. Need to get more bleach and finish fixing the leaking PVC. If I don’t get bleach tomorrow I’ll need to switch to Power Powder plus which is 73% Calcium hypochlorite or HTH shock which is 52% Cal Hypo or Fresh and Clear which is 38% potassium peroxymonosulfate. Ugh.
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.0
CC
7.0
pH
73 °F
TEMP
-0.25
CSI
Closed pool. Needed 4 bottles of antifreeze after blowing out lines. Main drain line not blown out. All plugs removed (frog chlorinater plugs will need new washers in spring. New water brush for cars works well to clean top of cover.
Need to replace fine mesh insert in robot. Should have one spare.
Closed PoolVacuumedBrushedCleaned Filter
Added 1 quart of the in the swim winter algicide which is copper sulfate pentahydrate 11.8%. I’m not happy that it is colored blue.
32 oz of Polyquat
Added 1 qt. Metal out. Vacuumed and picked out leaves.
VacuumedBrushed
VacuumedBrushed
Filter Pressure:
10
Added BioGuard algae all 60
28 oz of Polyquat
22.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.0
pH
200
TA
325
CH
40
CYA
50 °F
TEMP
-0.45
CSI
26.0
FC
0.5
CC
-0.05
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
VacuumedBrushed
7.5
FC
1.0
CC
-0.05
CSI
9.0
FC
0.5
CC
-0.05
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
13.5
FC
0.5
CC
-0.05
CSI
Covered all day to try to warm up water. Interesting that chlorine still fell, but that was likely yesterday afternoon.
6.0
FC
1.0
CC
-0.05
CSI
Pool was open all day on Friday and again today. Rained on Saturday so was closed. Mr. Clean sponge seems to be picking up a lot from the skimmer.
9.0
FC
1.0
CC
79 °F
TEMP
-0.05
CSI
19.5
FC
0.5
CC
0.03
CSI
Frog was on 7. Didn’t realize there was still chlorine in there. Turned to off. Bled air out of filter though there still seems to be a leak on the incoming side.
Added Mr. Clean sponge to skimmer. Doesn’t really float. We’ll see what happens.
20.0
FC
1.0
CC
7.2
pH
0.03
CSI
Vacuumed
Filter Pressure:
15
Covered all day. Still sediment on bottom. Quite clear. Sock changed, still greasy on top. Not much captured.
16.0
FC
1.5
CC
0.22
CSI
Covered all day. Greasy substance on surface and skimmer??!?
VacuumedBrushed
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
13.5
FC
0.5
CC
88 °F
TEMP
0.22
CSI
Open all day today. Closed all night.
VacuumedBrushed
28.5
FC
1.0
CC
0.18
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
14.0
FC
0.5
CC
0.18
CSI
Cover closed since last test due to rain.
19.5
FC
1.0
CC
0.18
CSI
Cover closed all day
25.0
FC
1.0
CC
0.18
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
12.5
FC
0.5
CC
0.18
CSI
Cover closed all day
15.5
FC
0.5
CC
0.18
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
12.5
FC
1.0
CC
0.18
CSI
15.0
FC
0.5
CC
0.18
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
112 oz of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
12.5
FC
0.5
CC
0.18
CSI
Rained yesterday with cover closed, so no testing
16.5
FC
0.5
CC
0.18
CSI
15.5
FC
1.0
CC
0.18
CSI
Hmm. Dropped 2.5 with cover closed all day. Still above 16. Will need to add chlorine tomorrow.
16.0
FC
1.5
CC
0.18
CSI
18.5
FC
1.0
CC
0.18
CSI
Left cover closed except to check level this morning. Not sure why it would have gone up. Will recheck again in AM since I’m still above SLAM
20.5
FC
1.0
CC
0.18
CSI
19.0
FC
1.5
CC
0.18
CSI
23.5
FC
0.5
CC
0.18
CSI
Added after refilling water
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
Filter Pressure:
14
10.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.4
pH
0.18
CSI
So 2.5 ppm roughly is chlorine loss per day while pool is open. Will add softened water now to make up for evaporative losses.
11.5
FC
0.5
CC
84 °F
TEMP
0.25
CSI
14.0
FC
0.5
CC
0.26
CSI
18.5
FC
1.5
CC
0.26
CSI
Filters changed - pink slime on filters. Plan on SLAM.
VacuumedBrushed
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
Cleaned Filter
Filter Pressure:
15
11.0
FC
0.5
CC
7.5
pH
175
TA
325
CH
40
CYA
85 °F
TEMP
0.26
CSI
15.0
FC
1.0
CC
-0.08
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.5
FC
0.5
CC
86 °F
TEMP
-0.08
CSI
6.0
FC
0.5
CC
88 °F
TEMP
-0.07
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
15.5
FC
-0.11
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
Filter Pressure:
15
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
150
TA
300
CH
84 °F
TEMP
-0.11
CSI
Added perfect weekly for cloudiness
7.0
FC
1.0
CC
7.2
pH
90 °F
TEMP
0.05
CSI
Bought chlorine for $0.209 / std ounce at Rural King - 5 cases x 4 gallons each for $9.99 / case + tax
87 °F
TEMP
0.02
CSI
Pool chlorine was low. Added 2 gallons as noted. Frog was light on chlorine. Added new frog pack as well.
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.0
FC
-0.03
CSI
Filter Pressure:
5
7.2
pH
-0.03
CSI
7.0
FC
1.0
CC
-0.03
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
1.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
-0.03
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
81 °F
TEMP
-0.03
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
2.0
FC
0.5
CC
-0.01
CSI
8.0
FC
0.5
CC
-0.01
CSI
24.0
FC
1.5
CC
7.2
pH
84 °F
TEMP
-0.01
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
26 oz of Enzyme clear added and scrubbed waterline.
3.5
FC
0.5
CC
7.2
pH
81 °F
TEMP
-0.03
CSI
27.0
FC
1.0
CC
8.0
pH
0.78
CSI
VacuumedBrushed
84 °F
TEMP
0.38
CSI
Pool frog bac pac was empty. Replaced.
2 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
0.0
FC
0.5
CC
0.38
CSI
Pool frog turned up to 7
5.4
FC
1.0
CC
7.6
pH
175
TA
325
CH
0.38
CSI
Friends over swimming yesterday. Pool open most of the day. Added water (softened).
84 °F
TEMP
0.42
CSI
2 caps of enzyme clear
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
2.5
FC
1.0
CC
88 °F
TEMP
0.46
CSI
86 °F
TEMP
0.45
CSI
85 °F
TEMP
0.43
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
2.5
FC
1.0
CC
7.6
pH
175
TA
350
CH
30
CYA
0.42
CSI
Some rain got into pool last night.
VacuumedBrushed
Filter Pressure:
20
84 °F
TEMP
0.42
CSI
82 °F
TEMP
0.40
CSI
Filter Pressure:
21
VacuumedBrushed
81 °F
TEMP
0.40
CSI
79 °F
TEMP
0.38
CSI
1 gal of Liquid Chlorine • 10%
5.0
FC
1.0
CC
78 °F
TEMP
0.37
CSI
7.6
pH
0.35
CSI
8.0
FC
1.0
CC
76 °F
TEMP
0.15
CSI
Filter Pressure:
24
Turned Frog down to 5
76 °F
TEMP
0.15
CSI
10.5
FC
1.0
CC
75 °F
TEMP
0.14
CSI
12.0
FC
1.5
CC
7.4
pH
30
CYA
74 °F
TEMP
0.14
CSI
1.0
CC
7.6
pH
0.39
CSI
12.0
FC
81 °F
TEMP
0.19
CSI
11.0
FC
1.0
CC
7.4
pH
175
TA
350
CH
40
CYA
82 °F
TEMP
0.19
CSI
Filter Pressure:
24
7.6
pH
0.34
CSI
19.0
FC
1.5
CC
0.53
CSI
Reloaded pool frog (had been off) and turned on full. Also adding 1 hour of water by hose which is softened. Pool is still green / blue and cloudy.