First season with pool

[Pogueld]

I was worried that my
Filter wasn't filtering as well. Keep back washing and keep testing. The closer the numbers get to finishing the slam, the more the water will clear and the less particles you will see. It's hard to know if it's the filter or not until you can pass the tests for the end of the SLAM. Keep that FC up!


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[Poolsteve]

The future is finally looking bright. I come home from work, do my morning pool check and think to myself, the first few inches of water are looking pretty pristine. Start vacuuming and wouldn't you know it, I could see the vacuum head on the bottom. this is oddly very exciting.

 

[Poolsteve]

http://http://s217.photobucket.com/user/buffsteve/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

 

[pooldv]

That is VERY exciting! Good work and congrats! Can't see the pic. And I want to see it!

 

[Poolsteve]

http://[URL=http://s217.photobucket.com/user/buffsteve/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpg.html] [/URL]

 

[pooldv]

Dude! That is huge progress. Looks fantastic. And the view is awesome!

 

[Poolsteve]

thinking about trying to heat pool this weekend. temp should be 70 degrees each day, 55 at night. current pool temp is 55.

Does math below make since/sound right?

Total Gallons = 18500

Wind Speed Average = 3.5 MPH

Desired Temperature Rise = 20 degrees

Heater BTU's = 200000

Heater Efficiency = 80%

Fuel Cost per therm = $.35


Our calculations based on your information shown above are as follows:



Total therms required = 38.53

Time (in hours) to raise 18500 gallons of water 20 degrees = 19.26

Time (in minutes) to raise 18500 gallons of water 20 degrees = 1155.79

Cost to raise 18500 gallons of water 20 degrees in 19.26 hours @ $ .35 per therm = $13.48

 

[Poolsteve]

Today I could see three little leafs on the bottom.

 

[Poolsteve]

http://[URL=http://s217.photobucket.com/user/buffsteve/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpg.html][/URL]

Can you see the quarter?

 

[pooldv]

I can see the quarter! How'd you get so good at pool maintenance??

 

[Poolsteve]

http://[URL=http://s217.photobucket.com/user/buffsteve/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpg.html][/URL]http://[URL=http://s217.photobucket.com/user/buffsteve/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpg.html][/URL]
http://[URL=http://s217.photobucket.com/user/buffsteve/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpg.html][/URL]
Thank you TFP family. I now have a crystal clear 76 degree pool. Whish me luck on maintaining.

 

[Beens]

Well just look at that! Beautiful!

 

[Pogueld]

Beautiful! Perseverance pays off!


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[Beens]

Hey wait, did you pass the OCLT?

You didn't mention it. It wouldn't be good to move to maintenance levels without being 100% sure on the OCLT!