Confused...need a little guidance

[Enkil810]

I will bring it back to 28 and hold.

 

[Mdragger88]

Doubled checked CYA in the sunlight. Got a 70.

Then Slam level is 28ppm
FC/CYA Levels
Perhaps this will get you moving in the right direction.

 

[Enkil810]

Well it's nice and blue and clear again. I have gotten this far before. It just will not stay this way. Have not passed all SLAM requirements yet. Just updating.

 

[Mdragger88]

It is definitely clearer but not quite
How Clear is TFP Clear?
keep going until you pass all 3 end of slam criteria
You are done when:

CC is 0.5 or lower;
You pass an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
AND
the water is clear.
(Crystal Clear w/no algae dead or alive)

Then keep it that way by ensuring your fc never falls below minimum for your cya & aim for upper target
FC/CYA Levels

 

[Enkil810]

I have been at SLAM level for awhile now. The water is clear and blue but when I use the brush I still see a small cloud being pushed around. Which would suggest algea still sitting at the bottom, correct? I am vacuuming and brushing daily. It just seems all that should be out by now. Am I doing something wrong? Filter not picking it up, maybe?

 

[Bperry]

I have been at SLAM level for awhile now. The water is clear and blue but when I use the brush I still see a small cloud being pushed around. Which would suggest algea still sitting at the bottom, correct? I am vacuuming and brushing daily. It just seems all that should be out by now. Am I doing something wrong? Filter not picking it up, maybe?

It’s only been 9 days, it may take a bit longer. What does the OCLT say? 9 days isn’t long for a pool with green water.

 

[Mdragger88]

You’re not doing anything wrong- going from swamp to
How Clear is TFP Clear? is not an overnight process & takes time.
Sand filters are the slowest to clear. Keep with slam.
If the fc losses have slowed you can try adding a little de to the filter to help catch the finer stuff * but make sure you’re available to babysit it as the pressure can increase quickly.

Add DE to a Sand Filter

A clean pool filter will increase the efficiency of your pool! ... your filter are to backwash it, clean the manifolds and grids, and add new DE.

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Also, If you’ve never done so, you may also want to try a deep clean of your sand as well.

Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter

This post will walk you through the anatomy of a sand filter, and then provide a video at the end for how to deep clean your sand filter. The filter used in the photos and videos is a Hayward S180T top mount sand filter. The images are of a similar filter. Obviously not all filters are...

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You’re turning the corner- keep with it

 

[Enkil810]

It’s only been 9 days, it may take a bit longer. What does the OCLT say? 9 days isn’t long for a pool with green water.

Haven't done a OCLT yet. Was waiting for the water clarity part first. 9 days? Seems longer. Ok..will keep going.

 

[Enkil810]

If you are preforming a OCLT and a bad storm comes through your area does that void your results?

 

[mknauss]

If the pool overflowed large amounts or there is significant debris in the pool, then yes. But an inch of rain is not a big deal.

 

[Enkil810]

One more question. The SLAM process states to adjust ph at the beginning because anything over 10 chlorine is unreliable. When keeping it in slam this long do you not worry about PH?

 

[mknauss]

One more question. The SLAM process states to adjust ph at the beginning because anything over 10 chlorine is unreliable. When keeping it in slam this long do you not worry about PH?

No. You test FC to maintain your SLAM level FC.

 

[Enkil810]

Passed CC test and my OCLT test did not move last night. Same on both test. The water is clear and blue. Just not really sure on the dead algae part.

 

[Bperry]

Passed CC test and my OCLT test did not move last night. Same on both test. The water is clear and blue. Just not really sure on the dead algae part.

If you see algae dead or alive, then you
haven’t passed yet.

 

[Mdragger88]

You wanna keep going until you’re crystal clear- & no algae (dead or alive).
The dead stuff should lessen every day.
The idea is that dead stuff was very recently alive stuff so when it becomes less & less instead of more & more you’re in the home stretch. To ensure eradication you want nothing left.
Sand filters are the slowest to clear the dead algae - if you have time to babysit the filter you can add de to help the sand catch the fine stuff.

Add DE to a Sand Filter

A clean pool filter will increase the efficiency of your pool! ... your filter are to backwash it, clean the manifolds and grids, and add new DE.

www.google.com

 

[Enkil810]

Ok gents. Passed OCLT and CC is a 0. I don't see any signs of algae, dead or alive.

 

[Enkil810]

Nevermind the wrinkles and fading.

 

[Mdragger88]

Ok gents. Passed OCLT and CC is a 0. I don't see any signs of algae, dead or alive.

 

[Mdragger88]

Nevermind the wrinkles and fading.

Oh dang! That’s a lot of wrinkles, I thought mine were bad!
Ph troubles in the past?

 

[Enkil810]

Pool parties with lots of people.