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That beats the 4 foot water moccasin we had climb out of our pool a couple of months ago. By the time I got inside and back with my pistol, it had vacated the area. A cloudy pool for us is just not an option. Not being able to see the bottom has serious risk with it.

What I meant was it indicates a level as low as 10. When I checked it again this morning, it was at 0. Filled the CYA tube to the top with the mixture of water and solution and could still see the black dot clearly at the bottom. Added 4 lbs of cya at the skimmers with socks. It'll prob take a...

TF-100. Don't have it in front of me at the moment, but I believe the lowest reading on the indicator is ten. At that level, I can just barely make out the dot on the bottom of vial Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

That makes sense. Turns out after tracing wires, looking for a GFI issue, replacing my timer, and the pool sitting for a week with no circulation, it was just a burned spot in the motor. Rotated the shaft a quarter turn, hit the power, and it fired right up. Preparing to slam again. Hopefully it...

So I have to admit, I fell off the TFP wagon for about two weeks. Been fighting a pump issue that I finally got resolved tonight. (I have to say, those that watch the testing and balancing side of this forum are considerably more responsive than the equipment side of the forum. Could be though...

Running a Hayward Sand Filter with a pentair challenger 2hp pump. Replaced the impeller and diffuser on the pump yesterday and when I hooked the pump back up to the timer... nothing. When I switch the mechanical timer on manually, still nothing. It's as if I have no power to the pump. I do have...

Thanks Kim. No, the cord that attaches to the light will allow it to float, but no chance of reaching the pool deck. I'm sure it's a simple thing to disconnect. Just need to figure it out Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

If I had known a month ago what I know now, I would have drained it, scrubbed it, and refilled. At this point, even though it's green, I can see the bottom and feel like I'm close to a turning point. I've been in a constant SLAM situation. Thinking my CYA was at 40, I've worked to maintain FC...

FC still holding at 8 after an 1 hour. Going to pick up stabilizer today and try to mitigate some of the chlorine loss. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

I am currently twice the lvl of SLAM. I checked it last night after sun dropped and was at 9 FC. Added 1 gl of Muriatic. Checked again this morning and FC is at 8, PH is 7.5. Safe to assume that with loss of 1ppm overnight that whatever was eating CYA is gone and chlorine consumption likely due...

I can do that. With CYA at 0, what would be the correct FC to have at SLAM level. This will likely be tomorrow as I am again out of bleach :( Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

Thanks for the replies btw. This site has been helpful. Even with the issues I'm having, pool still looks better than when it was "professionally" cared for Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

FC at 9 now. PH still reading between 8.2 and 8.5. Going to bring it back down to 7.2. Do I understand this correctly? High PH will reduce the effectiveness of chlorine? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

I'm assuming the green is from algae being present still? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

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This pool was pretty bad before I started, so there's a good chance that cya was eaten up in the beginning. I'll check ph after fc drops. Should only be a couple of hours at this point. This has been a long journey so far. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

FC-12 CC-.5 TC-12.5 CH-100 TA-320 CYA-0 PH-8.2 (or higher. Can I trust results with an FC reading of 12?) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

I've read that thread. Found it encouraging. Can't seem to update my signature with the mobile version of this site, but: 40k gal in ground Gunnite Hayward Sand Filter Well water Maybe it's ammonia causing it? I miscalculated the bleach consumption. I'm going through an average of 50 gal a...

So started a slam three weeks ago. 40k gal pool. Fighting green and cloudy where I couldn't see the second step for a year and a half. Finally fired the pool company a month ago. Start of the slam, had zero cya. Brought cya up to 40 and waited three days, held at 40. Brought ph down to 7.2 and...

How do I get around this to remove sand or remove it without damaging laterals. It seems pretty solidly placed on there. Not sure if it's glued or how it's assembled Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

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I have a Hayward S244T sand filter. This is my first time changing out the sand. Disconnected the unions on the pipes and took the collar off the multiport valve expecting to find a center pipe that I can reach around to remove the sand but what I find is this Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A...

Actually did that this morning. Took it to 22. When I came back 7 hours later, it had dropped to 15. Hoping it makes the turn soon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

TF-100 arrived Tuesday. Did an initial set of readings and now see the value in being able to test chlorine above 5ppm. Going through a LOT more bleach now. Started SLAM wednesday. CYA is at 40. PH at start of slam was 7.2. Tuesday evening I bring the FC up to 16. 6 am Wednesday, it's back down...

shallow end Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

TF-100 with speed stir is on its way. Mean time, this reads up to 5 PPM of chlorine. I've had the pool well over that for a week now. This morning I diluted the test with half tap water and retested. Showed at 5ppm with diluted test so I'm assuming I'm at 10 ppm overall. Another 2 gal of 8.25...

Test kit I have is from Leslie's Supply but made by Taylor. From looking at the pic, can anyone tell me what version of the Taylor Test Kit this is? Searching model #'s and UPC codes is not giving me anything. I have another on order but since it hasn't arrive yet and today's my day off, I need...

I bought the test kit at a pool store. Made by Taylor, relabeled for the pool store, but tests for CYA, CH, TA, etc... I have another test kit ordered to verify results. My kids thank you for the quick response

40K gal pool CYA is 42 PH is 7.4 FC is around 14 Pool was green and cloudy when I started the process, but is clearing up. I can actually see the bottom of the pool now on the shallow end and it is moving towards a blue tint as opposed to green, but is still overall cloudy. Hayward sand filter...

Thank you for the advice. I'm going to order another test kit just to make sure. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk