So what you're saying is TFP works because you have no clue how to clear algae ?Thanks for the input. I appreciate it. My inexperience is showing haha.
You're saying that you're inexperienced but what I'm hearing is that TFP works.
So what you're saying is TFP works because you have no clue how to clear algae ?Thanks for the input. I appreciate it. My inexperience is showing haha.
Precisely.You're saying that you're inexperienced but what I'm hearing is that TFP works.
This was one morning and afternoon. 42 gallons total used. You are getting off easy...I was not expecting it to take so much chlorine for the SLAM.
They are free, yet uber valuableGoing to do another OCTL tonight for piece of mind.
What is your CYA? FC of 3 is pretty low if you have a good CYA value, so I wouldn't celebrate yet.OCLT passed again!
May 5 @ 8pm - FC 4 / CC 0
May 6 @ 5am - FC 3 / CC 0
Turned my SWCG back on to 50%, which should add 4 FC a day. Probably back off 50% after monitoring the next few days.
Next up is knocking down pH.
What is your CYA? FC of 3 is pretty low if you have a good CYA value, so I wouldn't celebrate yet.
Losing 1ppm overnight is also very close to still showing an issue. Did you pass all three exit criteria for SLAM?
Want to make sure you understand how algae gains a foothold and why the FC/CYA relationship is so important.
FC/CYA Levels
Your FC levels have been really inconsistent, especially for SLAM.
I don't think we've had enough rain to see CYA loss. I've found 'when the black dot disappears' to be slightly different depending on how much light there is. Sometimes I can't see it between numbers so I could take the higher or lower of the numbers. 40-50 over three tests seems evidence enough that it's in this range (at least to me).What would account for the CYA loss? Rain?
I always like to think that holding SLAM a day or two more than needed is really good.
If there's nothing growing, the FC will not drop much at all, which just confirms you're in a really good place.
First, get that FC up. Follow this...Link-->FC/CYA LevelsPoolMath says I need to add a half gallon of MA (20 Baume). Guessing I'll need more. However, from reading other threads I should divide this up to smaller 1/4 additions spaced out every 4 hours? Do you guys just eye ball it or actually measure 1/4 into a separate container?
Thank you. Learning a lot this year ... doing opening chemicals myself this time!First, get that FC up. Follow this...Link-->FC/CYA Levels
on pH...Use the "effects of adding" in pool math to determine how much to add to lower pH by .4. Do it in .4 increments. Some of us eyeball it, some measure. Some measure until they get a feel for it, then convert to eyeball.
Thank you. You, @Newdude, @reggiehammond and so many others have been so helpful. Long overdue, but I have finally become an official supporter of TFPYes. You are doing great.
Imagine if my new hobby involved running???