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Thanks, guys! I thought it took a week for the CYA to read accurately. Should I dose based on what I set the level on in poolmath? Like for the amount of CYA I should have after it dissolves but before it reads? TIA again!

TF100. I'm following instructions-just not sure if still not seeing the bottom would be normal.

Background: Didn't open pool until a couple of weeks ago, then realized my sand tank cap was off so lost water after putting in CYA. Found cap, refilled pool, tested & adjusted. Scooped thousands of tadpoles out & have kept pool at shock level for this entire time, keeping pump on recirculating...

Thanks, soda bottle with a loom band & electrical tape (my son's idea) failed after a while. I guess I'll call Intex tomorrow. It's been a frustrating pool season-haven't even been in yet:mad:!

Thanks-that looks about right. I did discover a soda bottle cap fits perfectly. Now how to seal it with out it being permanently-ideas for that?

I lost the drain cap off of my pump's sand tank. Yes, my own stupidity caused me to mess with my pool a few days before realizing this. I'm at the point to start filtering after scooping out all of the crud & of course can't, so am just recirculating. Since it's an Intex pump, the only place to...

Thanks for your help-am aware of the danger. We inspect daily for stress. It's coming down at the end of summer & a better base will be installed. I will probably hire it done so there's no issues with it for the future!

Thanks, I will update my signature after this post. Gallons is 13,500-I figured at 48" deep instead of 52" B/C pool is uneven. Pump is intex sand filter 2800 GPH, 3/4 HP. Correct on the FAS-DPD test. Thanks!!!

Good Morning! OK, so I have an AG intex 24x52" metal frame pool. It was supposed to be taken down & reinstalled this spring due to issues getting it up level last year, but my kids couldn't help me after all so.....we didn't cover it for winter & by the time I knew we weren't taking it down, it...

Hello All, So, as a reminder, I'm maintaining this pool on my own as my hubby is incapacitated at the moment. I switched to TFP system & love it-had few problems last year. Fast forward until this year-last year the pool was finally just shabbily put up on my former AG's sand base after it sat...

Hello Experts. Thank you for all who help us newbies & of course, once anyone starts this method, it's so easy & I think it's safe to say everyone loves it! OK, so after a fairly long successful SLAM, we've been rolling along pretty well. I did numbers today after fully adding CYA last week...

I thought TA was high as well so what do I do about that? Worry about CYA first? My CYA reading is NOT over 100, it is only 15 per the tube or even lower b/c I could still see the dot very faintly. I will repeat the test, though. My pool is not quite as full as it should be due to it not being...

Numbers today: FC 7 after taking to 12 last night. It started raining at 7 right after I poured the bleach in so I didn't do an ONDT. I tested around 11:30 AM & it's sunny out. Not sure how much should drop via sunlight, but just wanted to list the stats. TA was either 160 or 190. 160 was...

So I've decided these stupid Intex pools need a wall skimmer so does anyone have the Intex brand over the wall skimmer? I guess I shouldn't say stupid-got mine on a dime but am figuring out there are so many disadvantages! Does it work? If not, then a better solution idea? Next question: When...

Thanks, I figured as such, but wanted to make sure. My FC was 12 last night & 11 this morning. Yes, pool is crystal clear to see a quarter. But, I'm going to keep slamming & remove the debris. I did remove pool ladder & saw algae on it. I still need to scrub in down before anymore swimming...

OK, peeps, overnight chlorine loss was 1.0. Should I slam the rest of today? The pool is clear, CC is 0, but there is some sediment at the bottom. I'm going to scrub, filter a while, & backwash again in about an hour-have to run daughter to camp first. What say you-am I done?????? If so, then do...

More interpretation needed!!! Yesterday I posted about how long a slam should take & followed advice of taking out pool steps & brushing down sides. We hadn't been able to get in for a couple of days due to rain. So yesterday FC dropped down to 6.5 by end of day so I eyeballed dosing it since...

Thanks, Lisa. This site is the bomb!! I would be absolutely lost if I were doing this without being able to ask questions & get reassurance like your post. I really just didn't have any idea it took several days to slam!

Thanks!! I'm on it.

I have a 3/4 HP intex sand filter-bought it new. I got this pool for $200 clearanced, but had a little bitty one last year & the stupid cartridge filter gave out after a month. I then learned they were pretty much worthless so I bought this filter this year. The skimmer is not attached to the...

I haven't tested again for CYA since it wasn't completely dissolved until the end of last week. Would that reading be accurate now? Should I test for CYA now or wait until Thursday when it would be in for a solid week? I'm dosing bleach based on my projected CYA level of 40. Thanks for info...

OK, so I've been slamming for 5 days or so. i added my CYA in a sock a week ago but it didn't completely dissolve until Friday I think. I'm still losing FC overnight. Last night was at 14.5 & this morning was 11.5. I tested a half hour after adding bleach last night & this morning about an 1.5...

OK, thanks. I just did a test at 12:15 PM. My FC is 10.5, CC is 0. Pool is still pretty clear, albeit full since we had about 2" of rain last night. I'm going to add appropriate amount of bleach as soon as I post this. So when should I test for CYA? I've been assuming my level has been at target...

Well, I thought I was getting close to ending the slam & did my reading last night with high hopes! At 3 AM storms began & it is still pouring rain. I have to walk a ways to get to the pool since our back deck has it's own set of issues-namely no steps right now. So I have not ventured out to do...

OK, thanks so much!

Hello, more questions about slamming. FC was 10.5 yesterday morning. I left it alone since we were swimming throughout the day. Tested last night & it was down to 1.5-eek! So slamming we go. I added recommended amount per pool school & about 45 minutes later did my ONCL night reading which was...

It was several hours after adding bleach & right at a half hour after dusk. It very well could be testing error since I'm fairly new at this. I'm afraid my budget doesn't allow for the speed stir right now but I go back to work in August so will try to get one then. In the meantime, do I leave...

Good Morning. So I did the ONDT. This is kind of funny to me, but my FC is higher this morning. So did I count wrong?!? Anyway, I'm thinking I didn't lose any overnight. Today FC is 12, the PH is just a fuzz higher than 7.8 as far as color goes so I'm guessing 8. It's definitely lighter than the...

I have yet another question. So my chlorine dropped to 4 mid afternoon on the little test kit so I added a gallon of bleach per pool math-I think it called for 127 oz so I just put the entire jug in. I then left again (busy day;)) & just got back. Tested just now & FC: is 10.5 & CC of .05...

OK, last night I added acid & then chlorine at the slam goal of 12. This AM I tested CL which was 5 PH, which is 7.8, & CC, which is 1.2. Does this mean I should SLAM again??? I have to take my daughter to the dentist so ran out of time for any other tests. The pump has been running since & I'm...