Looks about right. You can just use the full three bottles (8.25% bleach comes in 121oz bottle, not gallon bottles) to start it off. Test and adjust as often as possible, but give at least an hour between tests.
Help, I am through with the swimming pool store "pros"
- Thread starter BreAlan
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I have tested after an hour of adding the bleach, my readings are now FC 13 and CC 1.5
Tested after another hour, FC was 10, added 1/2 gallon of bleach to bring it back to 12, CC 1
Alright, up and going, pool looks really clear this morning, I have algae to vacuum up so I will get to that asap, my numbers....
FC 8, so adding a whole jug of bleach should bring this to 12
CC 1
so do I keep going with this every couple of hours today and what am I looking for as a ending point to the SLAM?
FC 8, so adding a whole jug of bleach should bring this to 12
CC 1
so do I keep going with this every couple of hours today and what am I looking for as a ending point to the SLAM?
Well, here are the three creiteria to be met:
When all three are true, you are done SLAMing and can allow the FC to drift down to normal levels.
- CC is 0.5 or lower;
- You pass an OCLT (ie overnight FC loss test shows a loss of 1.0 ppm or less);
- The water is clear. Clear water includes not seeing any live/dead algae, not jsut clear to see through.
When all three are true, you are done SLAMing and can allow the FC to drift down to normal levels.
There is really no way to predict how long it will take. Each SLAM is different. The more often you can check and bring FC up to SLAM level, the quicker the process. Just keep at it. It will be worth it when you have that sparkly, clear pool. Sometimes I just go out and look at mine to admire my hard work [emoji12]
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Alright good information, will continue until I can pass the OCLT, thats for the response 
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,854
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Now THAT looks like a clean pool!
I am truly amazed when I swim in mine just how much clearer the water looks now that I don't put any pool store crapola in it.
I am truly amazed when I swim in mine just how much clearer the water looks now that I don't put any pool store crapola in it.
It is pouring rain here, is this going to interfere with my readings while I am doing my SLAM
latest readings @ 12:30 FC 11 and CC 1, added chlorine to bump to 12
@ 2:00 FC 11.5 and CC 1, added to bump to 12
latest readings @ 12:30 FC 11 and CC 1, added chlorine to bump to 12
@ 2:00 FC 11.5 and CC 1, added to bump to 12
Raining here too! The rain doesn't affect readings as much as one would think
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Still battling rain and something i can't see in my pool, continuing SLAM
numbers this AM
FC 10 down overnight from 12, added 58 oz chlorine to bump to 12
CC 1 still waiting for this to go to 0.5 or lower
numbers this AM
FC 10 down overnight from 12, added 58 oz chlorine to bump to 12
CC 1 still waiting for this to go to 0.5 or lower
Here's something to consider: Problem Found and Ideas needed
Ladders, steps, lights, skimmer thoat.... algae can linger all kinds of places.
Ladders, steps, lights, skimmer thoat.... algae can linger all kinds of places.
How do you like your Azor Pool? I am debating between a Matrix and an Azor. Why did you chose your Azor?