Hmmm, somebody broke my link! Looks like somebody broke TFP too! 
Glad ya'll found it. Those are some handy pics!
Glad ya'll found it. Those are some handy pics!
First ever Pool Test...and not the last!
- Thread starter derryank
- Start date
Hi everyone. Just did the CYA test...40.
The green pale color appears to be fading ever so slightly. The walls do not feel slimy either
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
We are working in this glitch! It is not as fun as the upside down pictures though LOL
Kim:cat:
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That is awesome news! A little at a time you will have a clear, jewel like pool!
Kim:cat:
Hi folks just did a full test. See results below.
Weather-Clear-60°F
FC-1.5
CC-0
TC-1.5
CH-75
TA-170
CYA-40
PH-7.5
CL BR 1-2
Pool color pale green-no slime.
What shall the next step be? Patience [emoji6]
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
Weather-Clear-60°F
FC-1.5
CC-0
TC-1.5
CH-75
TA-170
CYA-40
PH-7.5
CL BR 1-2
Pool color pale green-no slime.
What shall the next step be? Patience [emoji6]
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
The next step is to turn that SWG up a few notches. Your FC is too low for 40 CYA. The CYA is too low for the SWG, but hold off on raising that until this green issue is resolved. The other suggestion is to layer some paper towels in your skimmer basket. If it is fine rust particles from Iron in the water, it might strain 'em out.
The next step is to turn that SWG up a few notches. Your FC is too low for 40 CYA. The CYA is too low for the SWG, but hold off on raising that until this green issue is resolved. The other suggestion is to layer some paper towels in your skimmer basket. If it is fine rust particles from Iron in the water, it might strain 'em out.
You got it Richard... I will put some paper towels in the skimmer basket now. I'll update tomorrow at some point. A photo might help too... compare Monday mornings pale green versus Wednesday mornings? Just a thought is all.
Thanks for the response and information.
Get and keep the FC up. Take another pic for us to look at. Pop open a cold one and sit back and enjoy!
Kim:cat:
Kim:cat:
Good morning everyone,
So I put in the paper towels last night and noticed that the pool is slightly improved again. There's definitely some discoloration in the once white paper towels. See below.
Also a picture of the pool steps. Should I wait a little longer before I tackle the FC upkeep?
Thanks so much
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
So I put in the paper towels last night and noticed that the pool is slightly improved again. There's definitely some discoloration in the once white paper towels. See below.
Also a picture of the pool steps. Should I wait a little longer before I tackle the FC upkeep?
Thanks so much
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
I agree Kim, though there is still a green color in the pool. See below...seems to be on the deep end
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
Hummmm turn your dolphin loose with paper towels in the skimmer and see if you can get the rest of it out!
What is your FC at right now?
Kim:cat:
What is your FC at right now?
Kim:cat:
I will unleash the Dolphin at lunchtime and test the FC again. Last night prior to the paper towels...FC was 1.5
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
Good afternoon
Replaced the paper towels at lunchtime. New FC results too FC -1.5 same as last night.
The pool is much better. Clearer!
See images below.
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
Replaced the paper towels at lunchtime. New FC results too FC -1.5 same as last night.
The pool is much better. Clearer!
See images below.
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
Simply amazes me how a roll of paper towels eradicated a problem that a pool store would have charged $100's to remedy.
Thanks Richard for the tip!
Is it time to fire up the SWG tonight? Or raise the FC first as you had mentioned... That's the chlorine levels?
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
Thanks Richard for the tip!
Is it time to fire up the SWG tonight? Or raise the FC first as you had mentioned... That's the chlorine levels?
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
So the pool seems to be entirely free of the green pale color.
I've plugged in my results into pool math and it's telling me that I need to add 50oz of 8.25% bleach to raise the target to FC 4.
This shall be the first step followed by adding 72oz of stabilizer (80) to bring the CYA levels to an appropriate level prior to starting the SWG?
I hope I'm plugging the numbers in correctly and following the directions as needed. I'm assuming it's for a bleach pool just now as the SWG is not running.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Here's a picture of the pool this morning.
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
I've plugged in my results into pool math and it's telling me that I need to add 50oz of 8.25% bleach to raise the target to FC 4.
This shall be the first step followed by adding 72oz of stabilizer (80) to bring the CYA levels to an appropriate level prior to starting the SWG?
I hope I'm plugging the numbers in correctly and following the directions as needed. I'm assuming it's for a bleach pool just now as the SWG is not running.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Here's a picture of the pool this morning.
12,000 Gal,IG Vinyl,Pentair 1HP Dynamo,Pentair SD40,Pentair Intellichlor SWG,Dolphin Nautilus, TF-100
- Mar 24, 2014
- 2,455
- Pool Size
- 32000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-55
WOW! That looks awesome! SWEET!
Okay here you go:
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.
It has been so neat watching you learn and your pool get clear with your efforts!
Kim:cat:
Okay here you go:
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.
It has been so neat watching you learn and your pool get clear with your efforts!
Kim:cat:
Thanks Kim, and to those who have reached out with some wonderful information.
I'll add the chlorine as suggested this evening and test the FC levels tomorrow morning.
This place is the best!
I'll add the chlorine as suggested this evening and test the FC levels tomorrow morning.
This place is the best!
Derry, Look up in the post above yours and see the link that talks about the daily schedule for pool care. If you do not add chlorine/bleach each day or evening (this is when I do it so the chlorine can do it's work without the sun eating it) you will get algae. One of the links talk about the levels we like each thing to be at. Your should keep a log of your testing each day. After a while you start to see a pattern of how much FC your pool uses each day as well as how the PH acts day to day. We will work on finding the PH/TA levels for YOUR pool as each one is SO different.
Kim:cat:
Kim:cat: