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Nichola76
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Cannot raise levels

Postby Nichola76 » Wed 13 Jul, 2022 15:32

Hi,
I have a 12ft pool and I have done a dip test and cannot raise the chlorine from very low after adding 50g of chlorine granules. Ph and alkalinity were also very low so I used 50g on ph increaser which sent the alkalinity to too high but still level the pH and chlorine reading as very low. I have used 50g of pH minus which has taken the alkalinity back down to low, but chlorine and pH are still very low. I have now added a further 50g of chlorine granules but all readings are still low.
Can dip stick tests provide inaccurate results. What am I doing wrong.


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Re: Cannot raise levels

Postby Teapot1 » Thu 14 Jul, 2022 11:10

Its the same as on this thread. Is it fresh water?
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=47498
I may not give you the answer you want to hear, but I will give an honest opinion of your situation as you decribe it.
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Re: Cannot raise levels

Postby Av8te » Mon 22 Aug, 2022 02:48

What type of test are you using for the chlorine test? Is it a drop type test or a color match type?

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