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I just tested the FC and it was at about 14 instead of 25! I counted the amount of bleach correctly, but my accuracy of some other measurement must have been off. Or maybe I need to pull a water sample from deeper than six inches. I went through the pool calculator and added some more bleach...

Felipe, I cross-checked the CYA pre-SLAM on the chart mentioned above to determine what FC I needed to hit (it had changed slightly since my original post). I'll test in 30 minutes to see where the FC and CC levels are! Thanks!

Okie doke - pH was at about 7.5, FC was nil, CC was 0.5ppm. I've added the recommended amount of bleach and started the SLAMing process. How soon should I test for FC and CC? I'm assuming I test every hour after that. I'm going to grab a few more bottles of bleach, in case I need to maintain...

Thanks a million! Crazy about this internet. Not sure how folks shared info easily before it.

I got my TF-100 and today is shock day! How long should I maintain a FC level of 28? Thanks!

On it! Thanks!

Can you point me in the right direction for a proper test kit?

I've bought ten gallons of 6-7% bleach. How long should I maintain a FC level of 28?

I got a fever! And the prescription is more bleach! :D Hard to go wrong with that meme. :) For testing, I've been taking samples in to the pool store where they run it through their computer. I have test strips that I use for rough estimates. I've been using the 3-inch tabs in the...

I'm at my wit's end here... I've been chasing a combined chlorine problem for about a month. 20,000 gallon pool.. water only just slightly cloudy looking down to the deep end DE Filter In-ground Vinyl liner FC 0.64 CC 5.31 TC 5.95 CYA 77 Ph 7.8 TA 110 CH 146 68 degrees I'm hesitant to shock...

I am almost too ashamed to admit this, but it looks like I bought the wrong light. The previous light was 120 volt. I've contacted the reseller to see if they will allow an exchange or refund, but I'm not holding my breath. Would it be better to buy a 120 volt light or should I install a...

The red is the light and GFCI receptacle. 1 is the receptacle, 2 is the switch for the light. Blue is the pump. 3 is the switch for the pump and 4 does nothing. I'm not too worried about the pump and the blank switch, for now, but there they are, in case it matters. EDIT: Sorry the text is...

This sub panel is about a foot off the ground and the cord goes straight there. The pool is about 6 - 8 feet to the left in that picture. The GFCI protection is because the light is daisy-chained on the same line as a GFCI receptacle. See the orange caps where white and black are twisted to...