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The_Pa._Lady

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Chlorine problems
« on: December 29, 2006, 02:41:44 pm »
Help!

I ran out of Dichlor and am using MPS to bring up my chlorine levels.  My problem is, my TC is 3ppm, but I cannot bring the Free Chlorine up.  I have added about 1/4 cup of MPS and my Free Chlorine level still won't get above 1ppm.  Do you think I should keep adding MPS or just go get some Dichlor?
All other levels are good.

Thanks

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Chlorine problems
« on: December 29, 2006, 02:41:44 pm »

Reese

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Re: Chlorine problems
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2006, 02:46:54 pm »
You could add the whole bottle of MPS and it won't bring your free chlorine level up.  You are getting a false reading of TC from the MPS.  You need dichlor.  The MPS does no sanitizing.

Jacuzzi Jim

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Re: Chlorine problems
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2006, 02:55:09 pm »
 Unless its really cheap wallmart brand thats chlorinated shock.

neocacher

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Re: Chlorine problems
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2006, 05:05:08 pm »
Reese and Jim are correct. MPS is an oxidizer only, not a sanitizer.

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anne

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Re: Chlorine problems
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2006, 06:49:15 pm »
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Help!

I ran out of Dichlor and am using MPS to bring up my chlorine levels.  
Thanks

Were you perhaps thinking that in shocking a tub with some TC, that the shock would convert the TC back to FC? Unfortunately, I dont think that ever happens. The chloramines that make up the TC just get broken down.
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hottubdan

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Re: Chlorine problems
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2006, 07:01:58 pm »
Sometimes we forget about a direct answer. :)

Run out and get yourself a bottle of dichlor. ;)
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The_Pa._Lady

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Re: Chlorine problems
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2006, 08:24:45 pm »

Thanks to all of you for your help.  

So I guess tomorrow I will be getting some Dichlor.

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