Green pool, I'm losing faith in the fight!!

[Donldson]

Just keep your FC always above the minimum for your CYA and you will have the clearest pool in the neighborhood! The forum is always here to answer questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Great job, I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of it in the Trouble Free years to come

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[cdkoster]

Thank you downlo!

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[cdkoster]

I have a bottle and a half of pool perfect phosfree, should I use this at all since I have it?

I'm a BBB convert for sure.

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[JVTrain]

Return the full one if you can. The half bottle... I'd just take it to a local household hazardous waste drop off location. Then someone who thinks they need it can pick it up for free instead of donating $$$ to the pool store. It likely won't hurt to dump the half in the pool either.

ALSO: MORE PICS!

 

[cdkoster]

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[rick6668]

Anything else I should know while letting her come out of SLAM?

Nope.

Just follow the basic pool care schedule
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/131-basic-pool-care-schedule

 

[JVTrain]

Looking great!

Time for

 

[cdkoster]

Nope.

Just follow the basic pool care schedule
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/131-basic-pool-care-schedule

Printing it out now to post on the back door lol...time to stay on top of this mess now!

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[rick6668]

Printing it out now to post on the back door lol...time to stay on top of this mess now!

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Be sure to read this part:
"This schedule is a good starting point, but every pool will be a little different. As you become familiar with your pool you may find that some tasks can be done less often while others need to be done more frequently. How frequently you need to do some of the tasks will also vary by season."

I test my FC usually every other day and the pH 1-2 times a week.
My TA only about once a month, it is very stable, CH at open and close (not an issue for me)
CYA at open and close as well as after I've used Pucks for a vacation.

This will be a breeze for you now.

 

[cdkoster]

You just answered a question I didn't know I had ha! I didn't think about what do you do if you leave for a period of time like a vacation.

I can't thank you guys enough for your guidance.

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[nedchavez]

Anything else I should know while letting her come out of SLAM?

I would go with the previous advice of Richard320 and Daltex, add DE to your filter to get your water crystal clear!

 

[cdkoster]

I would go with the previous advice of Richard320 and Daltex, add DE to your filter to get your water crystal clear!

Can someone post a link to this process?

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[JVTrain]

Adding DE to a Sand Filter It's in the How To section of Pool School.

EDIT: Not sure on the size of your sand filter so I could give you a ballpark number on how much to add rather than the 1/4 cup increments. Maybe add some more detail to your signature.

 

[cdkoster]

I'll get back to you this evening with hardware stats!

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[Coastal Carolina]

I'm predicting a severe case of sparklypoolitis is gonna happen real soon!

 

[cdkoster]

I feel a little of it coming on now that you mention it!

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[northrn]

congratulations!

 

[ArnoldNagy]

This was a great thread.
Now you can sit back and enjoy it.

Arny

 

[cdkoster]

Morning test

FC = 8
CC = 0
PH = <<7 (test turned yellow)
Alk ~ 100

Going to update my Sig with pump and filter stats.

Is my PH still reading funky because of the FC of 8 or am I really that low after the SLAM?

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[Donldson]

No, that test should be accurate now that your FC is below 10. Add some borax (or you can use pH up if you have some on hand) to bring yourself above 7.2 ASAP.

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