Make $2200 worth of Clear Rez for $4 !! *For non organic guys*
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SheepsBlood
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So, no nutrient lock out noted as of yet to your knowedge?
Hollatchaboy
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@curious2garden, prolly has the answers you're looking for.
Tolerance Break
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I do flood and drain with rockwool hydro and I've been using pool shock for 2 years. Happy to help if you want to ask anything.
Thank you both.
I'm still reading through a couple thread, but looking for the math for how to calculate how much to use to get "x" elemental ppms of chlorine. There are a couple different strengths (and brands) of "pool shock". The one I got (Azur Ultra Shock 70%) says "70% calcium hypochlorite". This one https://www.azurpool.ca/en/pool-sanitizer/ (scroll down, second product from the bottom).
If I could add this to HydroBuddy as an item, that'd be sweet, hah.
Tolerance Break
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I used to do .01 grams per gallon and it worked fine after getting a magnetic stirrer. It helps breaking it down before adding it in my experience. Now I just eyeball it with a teaspoon and I don't think its had any negative effects.
If you are in the US, hth pool shock is my go to. I got almost a full two years from one of these. Idk if it ships out of the country https://www.amazon.com/HTH-Swimming-Chlorinator-Chlorine-Formula/dp/B09R841BDQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_pp?crid=3P3VOLWMF5P5S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aYcRnUshTDglmDpu15yumOVqSvvBDte-g_qTrbvW1t0n-SpsIHxCusTTzIv4lNbLhppVdTDaLnwzrnTzpIf70Q.3W1QjtKlMttyBBG1olQsR6WjPraNDM_bz38LbmNS_QQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=hth+pool+shock&qid=1704928680&sprefix=hth,aps,116&sr=8-3
If you are in the US, hth pool shock is my go to. I got almost a full two years from one of these. Idk if it ships out of the country https://www.amazon.com/HTH-Swimming-Chlorinator-Chlorine-Formula/dp/B09R841BDQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_pp?crid=3P3VOLWMF5P5S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aYcRnUshTDglmDpu15yumOVqSvvBDte-g_qTrbvW1t0n-SpsIHxCusTTzIv4lNbLhppVdTDaLnwzrnTzpIf70Q.3W1QjtKlMttyBBG1olQsR6WjPraNDM_bz38LbmNS_QQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=hth+pool+shock&qid=1704928680&sprefix=hth,aps,116&sr=8-3
Tolerance Break
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The pool test strips are ideal for getting your measurements, after about 50, I started eye balling it.
I'm in canada. I already bought that Azure Ultra Shock 70%. Maybe someone can show me the calculations.
Thanks.
Tolerance Break
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If you get the right test strips, you can start at .01 grams per gallon and adjust accordingly. It's proportional, so it wouldn't take much water or pool shock to figure out the right numbers.
Ok. Thanks for your help.
I'd just use this:
https://poolchemicalcalculator.com/Pool-Free-Chlorine-Calculator.html check Cal Hypo and choose 70%
If you'd like information on dilution calculations:
11.4: Dilutions and Concentrations
Calculate the new concentration or volume for a dilution or concentration of a solution.
chem.libretexts.org
I did find a couple of those after looking up "pool shock calculator" and finding what I thought is the right thing. Thanks for that link, that's actually one of the ones I came across. It only goes down to 100 gallon I think. I divided after, I think it made sense. But I was wanting to know the math and "logic" of it. I think that part *might* be coming back to me, it's foggy. I was briefly looking at the molecular weight, and I think I'll try and work it out some time over the next day or three.I'd just use this:
https://poolchemicalcalculator.com/Pool-Free-Chlorine-Calculator.html check Cal Hypo and choose 70%
If you'd like information on dilution calculations:
11.4: Dilutions and Concentrations
Calculate the new concentration or volume for a dilution or concentration of a solution.
Thank you.
Oh, do you use an ORP meter? Or just measure, and provide a consistent application (eg. bi weekly, every res. change/top up, etc.)? You're in...ebb flow?