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Hey! I’m back.. as you may have guessed, water cleared up- on day 24. Since then we’ve had a string of 90 degree and sunny weather.. then one random thunderstorm yesterday. Well that thunderstorm caused some cloudiness to come back after 1 day. I can’t see the bottom anymore. So I guess it’s...

I figured it’d only help speed things along. Good to know I should back off. Thanks! It does drop to zero when off, it just never climbed above 12/14.. I’ll keep a closer eye on that and the water flow.

Thanks kelly! My gauge might be busted.. or I’ve never let it filter long enough to have the pressure rise? It is new sand, to your point, I should probably let it run some time before Backwashing. My plan was to brush, stir up whatever fine particles have settled then backwash shortly After.

Hey, in case you’re wondering.. 19 days strong, 45+ gallons of LC Still measuring fine.. backwashing, scrubbing 3xday, etc. Almost there...

Hope you enjoyed the weekend TS! Fc 22 Cc 0 - finally Cya 40 Also, making some (albeit slow) progress on the clarity.

Good morning! Quick update. Pic attached Lost few ppm’s Of fc overnight. Cc came in at 0.5 last night and still reads 0.5 Fc is currently 22 with cya of 40. Well above the slam limit. Measured twice this morning with no change in fc.

I think you just cured my depression! I’m truly grateful - I’ll most certainly keep you updated!

I really appreciate all you’re guidance. I think I’ll continue the slam without replacing the water. Here’s a pic of what I’m looking at now. Also, I needed more LC so I went to pool store. Had them run a water test. See my results compared to theirs. Me: 11fc 1 cc 30 cya Theirs: 10.8...

Cc still at 1. Continuing to slam. But not seeing any improvements in clarity at all. At what point do I drain and refill? Trying to attach the pic of sand again.. using the mobile version. Maybe it’s easoer through Tapatalk app? - - - Updated - - - There we go. Here’s another... - - -...

Is it safe to go in and walk through with brush in hand? Pic of sand attached.

TS, sand has been replaced as of two days ago. Redid some of my plumbing because I had a few leaks. Replaced the pump lid just to be sure. Maintained fc At appropriate level. Today’s reading is 13 fc 1cc 7.2 ph 30 cya Still cloudy and can’t see past 2nd step. Backwashing and scrubbing 3x a...

I don’t remember following that process which could be the source of my problem. Ironically. I took a trip to the pool store to pickup sand. They are good guys I just believe they don’t know any better. Which is scary. The manager was insisting I use floc and gave me a bottle for FREE. Instead...

I would’ve addded right to the skimmer. I don’t recall vacumming after? The sand did a decent job last year and year before. Maybe it should be replaced.

Thanks TS! Yes I deep cleaned. Noticed a broken piece of plastic in the multi port so I replaced the entire unit. Thought that had to be my problem with the filtering issue but water clarity has been the same for two days. Last year I added some de. Two years ago I added floculant. No other...

I didn’t adjust ph before the slam. I also haven’t been backwashing daily. I’m going to deep clean and then backwash daily and see where we end up. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

I did add the antifreeze. I think one gallon. No algaecides added. I don’t have a pool light. I’ve done a decent job brushing. Additionally, brushing doesn’t reveal additional large debris. I’ll have to double check around the ladder- which isn’t removable and brush some more. I know exactly...

Appreciate the help! Location updated... Bethlehem, pa- hour north of philly. Yes, I winterized and yes now opening myself as well. I added few bags of shock initially. Let the pump run, tested, then began the slam process. After I got the stabilizer in. I added the ta, ch and all that. I...

Hey all, I’ve been slamming for 7 days now. Made decent progress so far. Started with a green pool and a ton of debris. Most is gone. Although I’m still running my robot two times a day to be sure since I can’t see the bottom. I’ve maintained fc at 24 based on my cya of 50-60 range. Fc is not...

The experts will most certainly chime in but from what I understand you must continue to slam until you’re numbers are on point and your water is clear... if not you must continue to slam. As of now you must bring your FC up based on the chart. I’m in the same predicament. Been slamming and...

Maybe I'm in over my head.. Thank you igneous, very helpful. I'll keep researching, I'll call in a pro if/when needed.

Hi everyone, It's almost that time in the northeast! I want to install the new intermatic pool pump timer I purchased today and need help conceptualizing the install. I currently plug in my pool pump and let it run. I in-plug it when I need to turn it off. I don't have any sort of switch...

I appreciate you guys checkin in. No features. I do want to add that I only have two returns and one skimmer. The furthest end of the pool doesn't get the greatest circulation. I don't know if the strength of the pump had an impact on that? ****is there a preference in brand?***

Hi all, So I noticed a leak under my pump today. after quick research here I inspected the shaft seal. It was damaged/worn out. Went to pool store for a replacement. Installed that. Let the pump run. It still leaked. Re-inspected the pump. The newly installed shaft seal broke! ? Perhaps I...