OK. Lowes or Home Depot for muriatic acid. Found it.
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Why am I dropping to pH 7.2?
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Why am I dropping to pH 7.2?
New to TFP, Nashville, TN
- Thread starter Rocket50
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Because pH will rise over time but you won't be able to test it accurately at SLAM level chlorine. So you get it low up front and hope it doesn't get too high while you're unable to test it. Also, bleach works better at lower pH.
Alright. Thanks guys. I will get on it tomorrow. How long will my chlorine stay high?
So call it a night and reread it tomorrow when you're feeling fresh.
It is a lot but will all start to make sense as you do it and we can walk you through it! We got ya!
Kim:cat:
Kim:cat:
- Jul 3, 2013
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- 15000
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- Vinyl
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- CircuPool SJ-40
You are doing great ? see if your Walmart has 10% liquid chlorine/bleach in the pool isle, you will use less bleach, remember to change the % in pool math to 10%
I am using my phone so please excuse any spelling errors and short response.
I am using my phone so please excuse any spelling errors and short response.
This may be a stupid question but since I am getting ready to SLAM I might as well ask. My pool is actually clear. I opened it 2 weeks ago and got it looking good before I came here. So do I need to SLAM it now since I am clear or would I be better served by just adjusting the chemicals?
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And thanks for all the encouragement! I did get 10% chlorine from Walmart so thank you Cowboycasey for that tip.
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And thanks for all the encouragement! I did get 10% chlorine from Walmart so thank you Cowboycasey for that tip.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,783
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- 17888
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
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- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
A few things will indicate that you might need to SLAM:
- CC are elevated over 0.5
- Excessive FC consumption over 24 hr period (more than 4ppm)
- Seeing ANY green or cloudiness
- Failing an OCLT
If in doubt, you can do the OCLT and it will be a good indicator.
- CC are elevated over 0.5
- Excessive FC consumption over 24 hr period (more than 4ppm)
- Seeing ANY green or cloudiness
- Failing an OCLT
If in doubt, you can do the OCLT and it will be a good indicator.
OK. I did the SLAM. Gonna check FC levels in the morning and see where we are. Once again, thank you everyone for helping me out!
AM testing has FC at 12.5 (goal was 20) and CC is 0-.5. Didn't test right after I put in Liquid chlorine last night and tested this morning before any sun was on the pool. Wondering if I got a batch of liquid chlorine that has been setting around for a while? Thoughts? How to proceed? Pool is clear with very minimal debris.
Yes. Until you pass all three tests at the same time: clear water, .5 or less CC, overnight loss less than 1 FC.
Measured this afternoon and FC was 13. Added the prescribed dose per the pool math page. Actually a little less but enough to bring it to FC 19. Just tested after sun was off of the pool and came up with 21.5 which is 2.5 higher than the pool math. Is there a variation where my 10% bleach could actually be stronger? I guess it really doesn't make that big of difference does it? I just need to be aware that my chlorine could possibly be higher so err on the lesser side?
did pool math keep the change to 10%?
It may be that your gallons are a little less than you have in the pool math box.
It may be that your gallons are a little less than you have in the pool math box.
Still cycling. Losing less CL everyday. Was looking to see what level it would be safe to swim?
- Jun 22, 2014
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- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
As long as your FC has not exceeded your SLAM FC level for your CYA, you can swim. 
Take a brush with you and make it a good one.
Take a brush with you and make it a good one.