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After reading threads, I think I may be running on high too long- typically 7 am - 7 pm. Then the remainder goes on low. It seems I will be ok generating salt on low speed- how do I tell salt generation is adequate- short of looking at dropping CL readings- don't want to risk algae starting...

Sounds good- this forum hasn't let me down so far- thanks!

I ahve a little white floating "thing" that I received with my cover I bought- part of a closing kit. It has holes in it and disperses chlorine over time (I guess). What do I need to put in the floating thing that goes under my cover when I close it?? Thanks

Question- why kill the swg for a while? Is it hurting anything having FC high- I realize fading of liner, etc...but that's not really a concern. I'm afraid if swg is off and this hot sunny weather continues, good ole algae will return. I do keep at 50% normally and it usually runs +/- 6 FC...

Re: Funniest/ most ridiculous thing the pool store has told First of all I started saying things such as "TA, CYA" ,FC, CC", etc- the store clerk said I don't understand pool lingo when you talk with initials! Then the other lamebrain working the counter was talking about my CYA. I said I was...

About two weeks ago i was having some algae growth so I got my FC to shock levels- actually, much higher- they were in the mid 30s at times. Well, I have sparkling clean water, but my FC is still very high (mid 20s) I have not added any bleach in over 2 weeks, and it is hot and sunny here- low...

Brushing everyday, yes. Question- what does it matter what my overnight FC loss is if I'm keeping it way above shock level- this is where I'm confused. I am still +/- 30 FC and it seems it is dropping 1 or 2 overnight- but it is still well above shock level- I put a little more bleach in...

Turned SWG off last night- if my 870 powder is correct when I do the drop test, I went from 32 to 25 overnight. I had a few spots of algae this morning again. How is this happening if I'm over the 25ppm mark? Again, I looked at the test where you drop 5 drops of the yellow top and it turned...

I live in Mt. Juliet and have built two pools- both 20x40 vinyl. I bought both online for around $6,000 and then had someone install for about the same. I contracted out each part. I have lots of concrete- Two LED lights (almost $1,000 ea if I remember right), and salt water, with an...

Thanks everyone- this one is interesting seeing that my FC is so high. I am using 6% Wal MArt bleach FYi and going by Pool calc showing 24 is my shock level.

Ok I'll try that- I have a two speed pump and circulation seems to be working well- ex, I add muractic acid to lower ph- it lowered it in good time. The jets blow pretty hard as I have them going in one direction barely on the surface. I'm not sure if going to the bottom will help- not close...

Sorry for the wrong terminology- FC- 30 CC- 0 PH 7.2 CH n/a TA 80 CYA 60 I am using the powder CL test, not the drop test. Taking 60 to 63 drops to turn clear- test for cc is negative. Not using wrong reagents- Could the powder be bad? When I look at FC levels with the drop test, the color...

OK- I have had Ch levels over 30 for the last 3 1/2 days. PH is 7.2. Brushing daily as well as backwashed twice. Yes pool is looking pretty clear, not perfect. I have noticed places, especially in the seams where algae still is showing up- is this normal?? How can it grow with over 3 days...

OK- big algae growth now at very small on bottom of pool- continuing to brush and run pump 24/7. My bleach is keeping my ch very high- just went and tested and it was 40. Can't believe at levels like that I am having any growth at all. I want to make sure I'm not having a loss at night- (1)...

I have read the pool school advice- I had already put in clarifier, so I was past that. I am doing the shock treatment tonight. After the rain, my chlorine levels stayed at 6, they are at 7 now, so low cholrine wasn't the problem-that's where I got confused- all my numbers looked perfect- even...

Test kit-TF100. Algea growing all over bottom today- I put the phosphate remover and clarifier in- pool did turn very clear, but the algae is there- will shock with bleach tonight- should I pour in skimmers- or all around pool? Also, what does OCLT test mean? Thanks-off to Wal Mart for Bleach

Added- I have a sand filter- not sure what size- big one.... Anyway, why are you thinking shock when I have a CL of 6, no signs of algea, and 0 CC? Just curious. Thanks

Sorry, FC = 6, but CC =0. So, now what are you thinking?

OK- here's my readings- matched the pool store by the way- CL 6 FC 0 CYA 60 TA 80 PH 7.6 Salt 3100 ppm My temp is 82 and I have noticed the pool is getting darker blue, not crystal clear like it has been- rain recently- They said my phosphates were over 1000 and I needed phosphate remover and...

Thanks Jason- I thought I always read to distribute in the pool- I don't use a vacuum as I have a robotic, so that could be a challenge- I'll locate one. I just did the better chlorine test (dpd or whatever) it was FC .5 and CC .5. So it sounds like just keep adding bleach everyday.

Auto Pilot Dig 220- 30,000 gal inground vinyl. Opened pool yesterday and CYA was lower than 20- possibly zero. Added 12 lbs of CYA. I also added enough bleach to bring up to 12- nothing really showed up- the test stayed very light yellow. Also added 240 lbs of salt. Here's my AutoPilot...

30,000 gal Vinyl- FC-4 CC-0 TA 80 PH 7.8 CYA 60 82 degrees Added some acid to get ph down a little- also added 96 ozs of bleach- it's all I had left. Any ideas? Thanks!

I have noticed, what I thought was dirt, some slippery light brown slimy stuff, that brushes easily-some sort of algae- It's a pretty new pool but here are my numbers- Salt water Pool, vinyl, 27,000 gallons 80 degrees 1.5 TC , 0 CC - Has been holding strong at around 3.5 in our hot 95 degrees...

In Nashville I purchased a pool from national pool wholsalers for $7,000 online- 20x40 grecian lazy L, dual speed pump, steps, etc..complete. $4500 for install and I buy materials. With 30 yards of concrete decking around pool ($4000) it came to just under $20,000 complete. I did bone white...

Okay, new pool- couple problems- that I am going to have to live with, cause I didn't catch it. My walls on the deep end right side fell about 5 inches from level when the concrete footer was in place. The guys forgot to re-shoot level with the laser. They ended up having to shim the coping...

Re: No More AAAUUGGHHHH- Sean came through! Agreed- I really only hired him bc I needed help running the ground around the pool, pulling wire for my two lights,etc... He was $30 an hour, so I guess that's what I got- actually it would have been harder to do all the little things by myself- 100...

No More AAAUUGGHHHH- Sean came through! I have been having problems with my pump and Autopilot-both brand new. Low amps, vots, warning lights etc... All resolved and it had to do with wiring- the part of the wiring I didn't do-an "electrician" did. I was getting 110 v from each hot lead on...

FYI CH was 0- put the drops in and stayed clear, didn't turn red.

Re: AAAUUGGGHH! Autopilot confusion!! JasonLion to your comments- (and thanks) What you describe is a standard motor overheating problem. These can be caused by a couple of things, including wiring the motor for the wrong voltage or a blockage that is preventing water from flowing or a...

Re: AAAUUGGGHH! Autopilot confusion!! Got everyone stumped huh? I just checked voltage with a meter from the Autopilot to both high side and low side. Each is registering 122 v. I then tested amps, each are .44. I did't have them connected to the motor. When connected and motor running my...