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Pool looks better than ever! I can't wait until I can actually test myself, and see how much better the pool will look then!
You will NEVER be able to look at a hotel pool the same again once we get your pool done the TFP way! :sun:
Thanks all! Here's my question...stick with 1 gallon a day, or scale it back to 1/2? Just don't want too much chlorine for the party, but also don't want to lose my progress?
People here will boost their chlorine before parties as bathers use up FC even if they don't pee. We also test and re-add after parties. Stick with the whole gallon, IMO.
Ok, finally got to test! Here's my results:
PH-7.5
FC-15
CC-1
CH-525
TA-120
CYA-80.
pool is looking great! Any feedback is greatly appreciated
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So, I'll do OCLT tonight, but it sounds like I should let my FC DRIFT DOWN TO 9? Does that sound correct?
PH-7.5
FC-15
CC-1
CH-525
TA-120
CYA-80.
pool is looking great! Any feedback is greatly appreciated
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So, I'll do OCLT tonight, but it sounds like I should let my FC DRIFT DOWN TO 9? Does that sound correct?
Start a SLAM as soon as you can. Might only take a few days if you water is already looking pretty good. How is the water looking today btw?
INCREASE your FC to 31 ASAP. Your CYA is 80. You are going to have to use LOTS of bleach to SLAM . Your FC needs to be 31 until you pass overnite test.
Water looks good! I brushed the steps and noticed a bit more came off than last time I brushed (2 days ago), but water looks good. I'll try to get a pic
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There are a LOT of overhanging trees that drop a LOT of stuff in the pool. Could the stuff I brushed off steps be pollen, and not algae?
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There are a LOT of overhanging trees that drop a LOT of stuff in the pool. Could the stuff I brushed off steps be pollen, and not algae?
If your CC test was 0 may be the case. Since CC is 1, there is something there that needs to go NOW.
Is it possible for you to do a partial drain and refill to get the CYA down a bit? The lower your CYA level, the lower your shock/slam level. Pool School - Chlorine / CYA Chart
Eh, I'd rather not. We have pretty heavy water restrictions here. Had a $300+ water bill las month. I'll keep backwashing a bit more than normal, and hope that lowers cya
Okay. Get that. Get your FC up then and retest as often as you can to keep FC from falling below 31. Happy slam!
Ok, updated FC AND CC.Seeing as it was my first time testing, I retested here at 8PM
FC-18
CC-0.5.
we'll see in the AM how my OCLT turns out!
thanks for all the input.
Also, it seems I'm going to run out of the DPD powder pretty quickly. Any ideas on conserving?
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I held off on the SLAM because I wasn't too confident in my testing procedure....it sure is easier when I used the magnetic mixer thing!
FC-18
CC-0.5.
we'll see in the AM how my OCLT turns out!
thanks for all the input.
Also, it seems I'm going to run out of the DPD powder pretty quickly. Any ideas on conserving?
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I held off on the SLAM because I wasn't too confident in my testing procedure....it sure is easier when I used the magnetic mixer thing!
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For the powder see how little you can use and still have the water turn pink. You can order new stuff from the link in my siggy below. I THINK there is a place closer to you that sells it also. You can call TFtest and ask them who they have on your side of the US.
Yep, time to SLAM! Stock up on bleach today and get ready to kick that algae's rear!
Also, it's safe to swim when you can see the bottom of the deep end clearly, your pH is between 7.2 and 7.8 and your FC is between the minimum and shock level for your CYA! So you can party on this weekend if you keep the FC just below shock level. And the agitation from swimmers might help stir the algae up. Just make sure to get the FC back up to shock level after everyone is out!