^^^ what Dave said. And then brush those areas vigorously to scratch the surface of any live algae. That way the chlorine can really get inside and attack it!
Super green pool & problems with pool store suggestions
- Thread starter AnEndingAscent
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Have you thought about adding DE to your sand filter? If all you have left is dead algae it will do a better job of filtering it out.
Hey everyone,
Thanks for all the help and suggestions.
I have good news! The pool is now mostly clear. The shallow end is pretty much completely clear. The deep end is still a little cloudy but I can clearly see the bottom.
There is also some yellow staining/algae (??) near on the side of the liner near on/near the return jet in the shallow end. I've tried scrubbing it off but it doesn't come off at all.
If it passes the overnight chlorine test, would it be okay to let the FC drop back down to safe swimming levels over the next couple of days?
Thanks for all the help and suggestions.
I have good news! The pool is now mostly clear. The shallow end is pretty much completely clear. The deep end is still a little cloudy but I can clearly see the bottom.
There is also some yellow staining/algae (??) near on the side of the liner near on/near the return jet in the shallow end. I've tried scrubbing it off but it doesn't come off at all.
If it passes the overnight chlorine test, would it be okay to let the FC drop back down to safe swimming levels over the next couple of days?
Update pics:
Deep end ladder steps
Shallow end steps. Return jets and wind are making it more difficult to see right now
This was taken directly above the deep end while i was standing on the diving board.
Deep end ladder steps
Shallow end steps. Return jets and wind are making it more difficult to see right now
This was taken directly above the deep end while i was standing on the diving board.
WOW, what a difference! Congrats!
Remember to finish a SLAM you must pass all 3 criteria:
1. Pool looks clear and beautiful, no cloudiness
2. Pass the OCLT
3. CC at or less than 0.5
How do you stack up?
The best part is you'll never have to buy that expensive cal-hypo again!
Remember to finish a SLAM you must pass all 3 criteria:
1. Pool looks clear and beautiful, no cloudiness
2. Pass the OCLT
3. CC at or less than 0.5
How do you stack up?
The best part is you'll never have to buy that expensive cal-hypo again!
A couple/few more days are in order. Wait until the deep end is clear please. You do NOT want to stop and have to redo what you have done.
Kim:cat:
Kim:cat:
Yeah that's what I was thinking :/
Will keep at it for a few more days and update you guys.
Any ideas on what that yellow stain around my return jets could be?
We will work on that when your SLAM is done. I have some ideas on how to ID it and fit it hopefully.
Kim:cat:
Kim:cat:
The water in both the shallow and deep end looks pretty much completely clear, at least as far as I can tell. I am going to go ahead and do the OCLT tonight/tomorrow morning and will post back with the results.
I performed the OCLT and my tests showed that the FC dropped about 2.5ppm overnight. I tested after sunset when it was pretty much dark last night, and again this morning when the sun was just coming up and there was definitely no direct sunlight on any of the pool.
Thursday will make 3 weeks of SLAMing. I know this process can take some time, but one more week will make almost a month of SLAMing. Is this normal or are we missing something? We've already gone through a couple hundred dollars of supplies throughout this process so I'm getting a little anxious, but I understand that while there are still organics in the pool, we will have to continue SLAMing.
Thursday will make 3 weeks of SLAMing. I know this process can take some time, but one more week will make almost a month of SLAMing. Is this normal or are we missing something? We've already gone through a couple hundred dollars of supplies throughout this process so I'm getting a little anxious, but I understand that while there are still organics in the pool, we will have to continue SLAMing.
Have you taken out the lights? Cleaned around all returns and the skimmer? Cleaned under/behind the steps?
with a drop like that you still have some SLAMming to do
Kim:cat:
with a drop like that you still have some SLAMming to do
Kim:cat:
I've vigorously scrubbed everything I can get to. This includes skimmers, steps, and all the miscellaneous cracks and crevices. There is a pool light about a foot and a half below the diving board in the deep end (it's never worked/we never figured out how to turn it on) and I've scrubbed it and the crevice around it as well several times. Would I have to drain the pool to below the light to take it off and clean it better? That doesn't really sound very practical lol
You don't have to drain the pool. The light is a sealed unit in a niche in the pool wall. There should be one screw at the 12 o'clock position. Remove,that screw and the housing should float free. Code says there should be sufficient cord behind the light to allow you to lift it up to the pool deck. You want to clean inside that niche.
Interesting! Does this mean that I can change the pool light as well without draining? Would be pretty nifty to get it working.
I'll try to remove that screw tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
I just removed the fixture and as soon as I pulled it out of the housing, tons of green algae and gunk immediately started pouring out!! I scrubbed it out and am letting all the gunk settle so I can vacuum it up later, then will follow up with another scrubbing before reinstalling the fixture.
How often would you guys suggest cleaning this?
How often would you guys suggest cleaning this?
- Mar 24, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 32000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-55
I think you just found your goldmine. More of a bleachmine, as it was mining all your bleach.
I sure hope this takes care of the problem!
I went ahead and bought a replacement bulb for the light and have installed it and the fixture back in its housing. I flipped the switch that we think controls the light and no luck :/
Just to be on the safe side I would check about every other year OR if you find your are losing FC too fast again.
on the light not working....more trouble shooting may be needed.
Kim:cat:
on the light not working....more trouble shooting may be needed.Kim:cat: