Yep, not soupy, green no longer, kinda brownish, keep in keepn on then I will. Thanks
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JUST got TF-100 HELP please
- Thread starter Yankneck
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DE can be helpful, but it is not recommended to use until you are able to maintain FC levels and that all of the algae is dead.
I've been looking at this whiteish pool for days on end & my FC drops about 6-7 in about 10-12th hrs of sunlight & maybe 1-2 overnight
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How often are you backwashing now? Are you waiting until after the pressure has risen 20-25%? Letting the filter get dirty will help it filter better.
The risk with adding DE too early is that it will clog quickly. So, if you want to give it a try make sure you are going to be around to monitor the pressure.
The risk with adding DE too early is that it will clog quickly. So, if you want to give it a try make sure you are going to be around to monitor the pressure.
The gauge has maybe moved 1 or 2 lbs. It's been over a week since I back washed. I think it was at 12 or 13 earlier tonight. 10-11 is after a backwash. Is having just a skimmer enough going to the filter or should I have a lower down in the pool out to filter fitting as well?
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Ok, that isn't much backwashing. Is there debris on the bottom? Are you vacuuming and brushing to keep it moving?
brushing 1-2 times daily & vacuuming doesn't look like it is bringing much up anymore. This is 1st yr with sand filter, bought used, assembled myself. Could something be off there? How would I tell. I switched from filter to circulate before & on circulate pressure went up a few lbs.
It is normal for the pressure to be different when you switch from filter and recirculate.
You gave ranges on your pressure. Usually not a biggie, but 25% above a clean pressure of 10 is 12.5 which is close to the high range of your current pressure.
I'm not saying it is time to backwash, but it would be a good idea to keep an eye on how fast the water is returning to the pool. Sand filters usually work best when dirty, so you don't want to backwash too soon, but you don't want to wait too long.
Your filter is pretty small and sand filters take longer filter out the finer particles.
It would hurt to open up the filter and do a deep clean and inspect the laterals.
You gave ranges on your pressure. Usually not a biggie, but 25% above a clean pressure of 10 is 12.5 which is close to the high range of your current pressure.
I'm not saying it is time to backwash, but it would be a good idea to keep an eye on how fast the water is returning to the pool. Sand filters usually work best when dirty, so you don't want to backwash too soon, but you don't want to wait too long.
Your filter is pretty small and sand filters take longer filter out the finer particles.
It would hurt to open up the filter and do a deep clean and inspect the laterals.
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- Mar 24, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 32000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-55
With the sand being new this year, would the slam have really done it in enough to be needing a deep clean already?
Probably not, but there are pics in there to help you take apart your sand filter and check stuff. And if it is ugly in there you are ready to go.
Does the bottom drain on the filter supposed to keep the sand in while letting water out?
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Well, today has been washed out. Severe storms with torrential downpours & quarter sized hail & lightning. Pool would be at a good point to backwash with the high water levels, lol. Hope to catch a break long enough to test & add chlorine & get back to it tomorrow.
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OK, I finally got tired of fighting this since June 13th and went to Hone Depot last night & bought some FLOC. Pool was still VERY milky & could just barely see the bottom at the edge if you really strained to look. Put it in & followed directions in the label, circulated for 2 hrs, then let sit overnight. BAM I can actually SEE the bottom this morning. I started to vacuum to waste. I'm currently waiting for the pool to fill back up enough to finish vacuuming to waste as I ended up with my water level at the bottom of the skimmer opening. Once, I get it vacuumed out, I'll get the chemistry right. Is there anything I need to be on the lookout for?
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