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  1. driver5

    Sparkling pool. But...

    I used a dive mask to do the repair and it was extremely clear. But without it. It's cloudy. I just did a search on the net. Now I understand why I can't. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  2. driver5

    Sparkling pool. But...

    I had to get in my 68 degree pool today to do a vinyl repair. I was not able to see clearly under the water. I thought since the pool is sparkling and I'm following this sites advice that I would have crystal clear water with my eyes open too. Is this normal. Or should I be able to see...
  3. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    Passes the OCLT last night! My hats off to yall. I tell everyone I know that has a pool about this site. I will Be upgrading my membership! Thanks again! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  4. driver5

    Sparkles. Is it time for OFCL test?

    The last two speedstir tests got were 20. Sticking with that. Have a good night friends. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  5. driver5

    Sparkles. Is it time for OFCL test?

    Thanks for the advice. Mods, can you move this? Thanks. Scott Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  6. driver5

    Sparkles. Is it time for OFCL test?

    Man. I'm at a loss. 10 Minutes ago I get 23ppm. Now it reads 21 Question. Can I or should I use the speedstir for the FC test? I used it and it's all over the place. 23 then 21. I did it manually and I get 22ppm. Then tested again and got 24. Wth Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  7. driver5

    Sparkles. Is it time for OFCL test?

    It is possible. I added dropwise slowly. I also use the speedstir. I'm gonna test again. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  8. driver5

    Sparkles. Is it time for OFCL test?

    Hello. I've been following the defined guide to the T. I re read pool school everyday. But I'm sure I'm making mistakes. From 8 am till 5pm I've lost 9ppm . I was curious bc if the pools clear and zero cc, I was asking to determine if losing this much is typical. Because if it is. It...
  9. driver5

    Sparkles. Is it time for OFCL test?

    Hi there. I haven't done anything other than stick to trouble free pools plan. I didn't add any water. Just pouring in the bleach. I'm doing a OCLT. Just started. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  10. driver5

    Sparkles. Is it time for OFCL test?

    At 8pm. FC ppm was at 10. Added 122 Oz of 8.25 bleach(1 jug) and Tested after 30 miutes and it read 23 ppm. I believe I saw in pool math that one jug would raise it about 6ppm. This was a big jump. I'm assuming this won't skew my OFCL test either way.? Maybe this Walmart bleach is stronger...
  11. driver5

    Sparkles. Is it time for OFCL test?

    I'm asking because I'm still burning thru 10 to 14 ppm in Chlorine everyday. So that tells me I'm losing more than 1 over night. At 7am today I added and checked 30 min later. Was around 19ppm. Now at 5pm I'm at 12 It was mostly sunny. 80 degrees What gives? FC currently at 12 ppm. Slam...
  12. driver5

    Why is their foam

    Foam is gone. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  13. driver5

    Why is their foam

    Yall have helped me kick start my Slam in a previous post. Now I'm having an issue. I have two filters. I previously soaked them in muratic acid and then gave them a good rinse. I cannot remember if the 1st filter foamed bc I started a Slam. But here is a pic of a few hours after I Swapped...
  14. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    The liner is blue and white. It's fairly faded. The pics aren't doing justice. It's 10x clearer Than it was Saturday. I will give it a few days. Then consider a partial drain and go from there. This is after the SLAM is complete and passed an overnight test and a cc test. As far as the...
  15. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    Jblizzle. Do you have any advice for a remedy? I bet your going to say drain the pool some. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  16. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    Copper stick reads around .2 to .5 copper Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  17. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    Thanks Pwrstrk. I had my wife blind dump a jug while I was at the hall last night. It worked perfect. When I came home it was at 12 :) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  18. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    Much clearer compared to the pics from two days ago. Compare to page 3 pics I have kept the Slam at or above 12. It's a fun and amazing process to watch. It's doing exactly as what yall said it would. My wife has been concerned with all the bleach I've been using. She doesn't think it is...
  19. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

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  20. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

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  21. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    JasonLion. I don't know the level. But I think I have some copper testing sticks lying around. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  22. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    Brushpup. The base of the pool turned green before I added bleach. It's a lot clearer today. Pics in a sec Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
  23. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    yeah, that pic isnt the best by any means. but I did focus on the reflection of that tree you see in the right of the photo.. if you look closely, you can see the bottom of the pool. It had a green film on the bottom, but clear to that point, until i brushed the pool and had the pump running. it...
  24. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

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  25. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

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  26. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    It's a clear green. If that makes sense. It was cloudy green yesterday. Their was a green film on the bottom of the pool until I brushed it and it stayed cloudy after that. I can't find how to post a pic from my phone.
  27. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    Hello everyone. I'm sorry I failed to mention in my original post that my pool was green. I'm coming off of a copper system and have never had any chlorine in the pool whatsoever for the past two years. So I guess given that my pool was green and there was no chlorine whatsoever in it or any Cya...
  28. driver5

    how do you test in the dark

    simply put, if I don't have time to test at home while there is natural daylight, I want to be able to test in the dark and I will be using a flashlight. Is a flashlight suitable enough to read color change?
  29. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    I've been at it since 8am. Its already slightly clearer at 4pm. I wait and test every hour. This last test it held at 10 ppm with a target Slam at 12ppm. I've added roughly 1000oz thus far. (8 jugs) I have 16 left on hand still. Currently I have 3 pounds of CYA in a sock. pH 7.4 TA 60...
  30. driver5

    1st time BBB. Please visit and share your knowledge

    I bought some stabilizer last night and wont be able to put it in until the morning. My Cya is zero. stupid question. can you grind the Cya to a smaller more powdery substance? And will this speed up the process of dissolving?