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    Combined chlorine going higher despite slamming

    I have been fighting this combined chlorine all summer. I have only dropped down to a 7ppm two times this year by accident because I tried to have a life besides taking care of my pool. I have been slamming between a 16ppm and currently 19ppm. I check my pool 3 to 4 times a day 7 days a week...
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    CYA dropping

    Thanks Pooldv, I also have noticed my CYA dropping. I did not know CYA can be lost with Slamming and 90 degree water. I do not feel crazy anymore! I thought I was at 35cya at the beginning of season because test last year stated that. Then i added 2 3" pucks on 7/12/16, 3 3" pucks on...
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    Share your PDF - Chemical logging sheet

    I have been keeping my daily pool test levels on 4 x 6's during slam process. It is not the best method for long term. If anyone has made a word or pdf for logging this info and want to share it would be appreciated! I usually do these things myself but too busy this summer. Multiple times...
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    Where did my cya go?

    I havent done a full check of pool since 07-12-16: fc = 10 cc = 1 ph = 7.6 TA = 90 CYA =40 (checked 07/07/16 & cya was 35. I added two 3" trichlor pucks) I thought it would help with daytime chlorine consumption) (Pool store checked and said 30 cya on 07/10/16) Todays 07-19-16 7:31am 11.5...
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    New to Forum & battling invisible algea?

    My pool looks great but is not uncommon for it to lose 9.5ppm during the day and 3ppm overnight. I initially had my cya at 45, but a leak in the connector on the pump may have lowered it slowly. It is closer to 30 now. I added two trichlor 3" pucks to raise it a little to 35. I have the new...