[Dichlor/bleach Method In A Nutshell]

Thank you kindly! I'm sorry, I'm not sure what method the dealer used.

I will lower the CYA by draining/refilling partially and will go from there.

Earlier in this thread I had read that shocking is not required when using the bleach method. Could you elaborate on that?

Thank you once again for all the helpful info!

[Dichlor/bleach Method In A Nutshell]

These are the results of testing done by dealer:

Free Chlorine: 0.89ppm

Total Chlorine: 3.12ppm

Combined Chlorine: 2.23ppm

pH 8.2

Alkalinity 122ppm

Adjusted Alkalinity 98ppm

Calcium Hardness 158ppm

CYA 79ppm

 

I have balanced the pH down to 7.4 and the alkalinity has come down with it to about 50ppm. (Tested with Strips)

Water has been clear throughout, but I think I must not have added enough bleach after every use. The Original Clorox here in Canada does not state the %Chlorine on the bottle, which is not helpful. Thank you for your thoughts!

[Dichlor/bleach Method In A Nutshell]

Switched to the bleach method, and have really liked the ease of use so far.

Just got the water tested at the pool store: Free Chlorine 0.9ppm, Combined Chlorine 2.2ppm.

Would it make sense to shock with bleach up to 22ppm FC?