So we got it up to a 10 last night around midnight and this morning at 7 am it was down to a 3.5 FC and a 1.5 CC. Starting the SLAM... added 5 gallons bleach at 12.5 % which is all we had left. Husband is off to the store to get more.
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At 8 am we added 5 gallons and by 9 am we added 2 more all at 12.5%. Will recheck levels at 11.
Welcome to the forum ShellySkyGirl. You are off to a great start for someone new. Good luck.
Tested at 11:30 with a FC of 26.5 and a CC of 1. Added 138 more oz of 12.5 bleach. Will recheck at 1:30.
Tested at 1:30
FC = 33.5 (YAY)
CC = .5 (double YAY)
So should I test again in 2 hours? Would the goal to be to keep it here and if so how long? Thanks again!
FC = 33.5 (YAY)
CC = .5 (double YAY)
So should I test again in 2 hours? Would the goal to be to keep it here and if so how long? Thanks again!
Wasn't sure if I should keep it up to 31 but I retested at 3:45 and have a
FC = 26
CC = .5
So I added 153 oz more bleach to bring it back up to 31. I will retest at 5:45.
FC = 26
CC = .5
So I added 153 oz more bleach to bring it back up to 31. I will retest at 5:45.
Pretty sure I am doing this right. Checked again at 6:00 PM.
FC = 27.5
CC = .5
Added 107 oz bleach at 12.5%, will recheck at 8:00 PM.
FC = 27.5
CC = .5
Added 107 oz bleach at 12.5%, will recheck at 8:00 PM.
Yes keep FC at slam level until cc 0.5 or less, water clear, and oclt 1 ppm or less.
Good job!
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Looking good. Add what poolmath says to bring the leve, back to 31. Once the chlorine level starts holding better you can drop back to testing 2-3 times per day.
Homework, add your pool info to your signature as shown here.
Homework, add your pool info to your signature as shown here.
Retest at 8 pm.
FC = 31
CC = .5
PH = 7.2
Will retest at about 10 pm. Fingers are crossed!!
FC = 31
CC = .5
PH = 7.2
Will retest at about 10 pm. Fingers are crossed!!
So, it held 31 from 6 to 8? That is good.
No need to test PH when FC is over 10, the results aren't valid.
No need to test PH when FC is over 10, the results aren't valid.
Tested at 10 PM
FC = 27
CC = .5
Adding 1 gallon (128 oz) bleach at 12.5% and will restest at 5 am. We both have to work tomorrow so won't be able to test every couple of hours like we did the last two days. Hopefully we will have a high FC in the morning.
FC = 27
CC = .5
Adding 1 gallon (128 oz) bleach at 12.5% and will restest at 5 am. We both have to work tomorrow so won't be able to test every couple of hours like we did the last two days. Hopefully we will have a high FC in the morning.
If you are trying to do an OCLT, you need to retest a half hour after your last addition to know exactly what your FC is, not just what you calculate it to be.
Thanks for all the help everyone!! I will add my signature tomorrow. Retested 30 minutes after last add FC = 32
CC = .5
CC = .5
Perfect! Good job.
Retesting a half hour (or more) after your last addition (after sunset) is often missed and it's crucial. People can think they're done slamming, but they may not really be done if they overshot their FC target.
I would be interested to know where you thought it would be... But not tonight. You have an early rise ahead of you!
Retesting a half hour (or more) after your last addition (after sunset) is often missed and it's crucial. People can think they're done slamming, but they may not really be done if they overshot their FC target.
I would be interested to know where you thought it would be... But not tonight. You have an early rise ahead of you!
We were hoping to be completed by the end of the weekend but this is all such a learning experience for us and next year maybe we we will have a better handle on what to do from the beginning. Tested at 6 AM this morning.
FC = 29
CC = .5
The calculator says to add 63 oz but wondering if we should add more because we won't be home until about 4-5 pm tonight with both of us having to work. Supposed to be nice a sunny here today which the pool gets lots of sun. So should we add more than the 63 and test right before we leave?
FC = 29
CC = .5
The calculator says to add 63 oz but wondering if we should add more because we won't be home until about 4-5 pm tonight with both of us having to work. Supposed to be nice a sunny here today which the pool gets lots of sun. So should we add more than the 63 and test right before we leave?
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If your SLAM level is 31 and you need to take it up a few points, it will be okay. Just don't get too carried away. 
Okay thanks. We added 1 gallon (128 oz) bleach at 12.5 % at 7:15 this morning. We will retest when we get home from work. Thanks!!!