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Sprocket
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Post subject: Getting Started with BBB  Posted: September 18th, 2011, 6:10 pm |
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Joined: August 29th, 2011, 7:23 pm
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Location: Central Florida
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We have been making our way through the forum, starting with my DIY replacement of our pump and successful shocking of our swamp. The water is as clear as ever and we passed the "3 tests" to stop the shock process several days ago.
At this point, we are waiting until FC drops to the target of 7 for our CYA of 60. We are down to 11 as of this evening. My guess is that we will be there tomorrow night. I need to add a few inches of water so I'll probably test everything again.
No questions at this point, just excited to make it to this part of the forum.
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21,000 gallon Diamond Brite Blue, Hayward Star Clear Plus 1200 Cartridge filter, Polaris 280 (I think), TF-100 Test Kit.
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Sprocket
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Post subject: Re: Getting Started with BBB Posted: September 20th, 2011, 6:52 am |
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Here are our first results. FC 7 CC .5 TC 7.5 pH 7.8 TA 100 CH 400 CYA 55 I had to add about 3" of water a couple of days ago due to it being hot with no rain. This is a reduction in CYA of 5. Based on the pool calculator I need to add 52oz MA to bring pH down to 7.2. Anything else stand out? Pool is perfectly clear  .
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duraleigh
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Post subject: Re: Getting Started with BBB Posted: September 20th, 2011, 7:08 am |
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Nice work, Sprocket. Your numbers look good and I think you have a nice understanding of the chemistry. It's a good feeling being in charge of your own pool, huh? 
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Sprocket
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Post subject: Re: Getting Started with BBB Posted: September 20th, 2011, 7:15 am |
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duraleigh wrote: Nice work, Sprocket. Your numbers look good and I think you have a nice understanding of the chemistry. It's a good feeling being in charge of your own pool, huh? Yes it is. We've been seat of the pants for 14 years! I'll post a pic later today.
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svenpup
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Post subject: Re: Getting Started with BBB Posted: September 20th, 2011, 12:53 pm |
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Sprocket wrote: I had to add about 3" of water a couple of days ago due to it being hot with no rain. This is a reduction in CYA of 5. CYA isn't lost through evaporation. As evaporation occurs the CYA PPM with rise slightly and then will go back to the previous level when you replace the water.
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17,500 gallons - In Ground - Plaster - Hayward Swimclear 3020 Cartridge Filter - Sta-Rite Max-E-Glas Main Pump upgraded with A.O. Smith B2980 E-Plus New Centurion Two-Speed Motor - Polaris 280 Cleaner with Polaris PB4-60 Booster Pump - TightWatt2 Timer - Taylor K-2006 Test Kit - Pool Pilot Digital Nano SWCG Helpful Links: Pool School, BBB for Beginners, How to Shock (hint...it's a process not a product), Chlorine/CYA Chart, Jason's Pool Calculator
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Sprocket
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Post subject: Re: Getting Started with BBB Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 2:04 pm |
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Finally got around to taking a picture and it was dark, but you get the idea. Yes, there is water in there.
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