Not sure yet. I have decided to let the chlorine drop to normal levels and wait to SLAM. Going to be warm this weekend and don't want to mess up a good couple swimming days cause of my chlorine being through the roof due to SLAMing. One other question I do have though and not sure if you can answer it or not but thought I would give it a shot. Before doing a SLAM, should I bring the CYA down to a more manageable level due to chlorine values being way high? I am running a SWG and it says to keep the CYA between 60-80 and I am at 70 now which is right in the middle. Wasn't sure if I should bring the CYA level down, do the SLAM, and then bring the CYA back up to normal levels for a SWG. Doing another OCLT test tonight just to make sure as well. Will post numbers tomorrow. Have a FC level of 8-9 right now with CC<1.
Mustard Algae problem for past 4 years
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Not sure yet. I have decided to let the chlorine drop to normal levels and wait to SLAM. Going to be warm this weekend and don't want to mess up a good couple swimming days cause of my chlorine being through the roof due to SLAMing. One other question I do have though and not sure if you can answer it or not but thought I would give it a shot. Before doing a SLAM, should I bring the CYA down to a more manageable level due to chlorine values being way high? I am running a SWG and it says to keep the CYA between 60-80 and I am at 70 now which is right in the middle. Wasn't sure if I should bring the CYA level down, do the SLAM, and then bring the CYA back up to normal levels for a SWG. Doing another OCLT test tonight just to make sure as well. Will post numbers tomorrow. Have a FC level of 8-9 right now with CC<1.
Ok got the numbers from the OCLT last night and same result. No chlorine loss. FC at 9. CC <1. Same as last night before bed.
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Thought it might be DE powder leaking out but you would think it would not be in the same spots all the time. Not to mention it disappears in the share as well.
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- Jun 22, 2014
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It is odd that that stuff disappears in the shade, somewhat verifying it's probably not MA. Perhaps more related to a circulation issue? But to answer your question about CYA and a SLAM .... it's up to you. You could do a water exchange to lower CYA, but some might find that process not worth the trouble and simply count on buying a little more bleach for the higher FC level. It's good either way. And remember, it is safe to swim in a pool that's being SLAMmed as long as the FC doesn't go over the SLAM level. Have a good day.
What Texas splash said. Personally I would rather buy extra bleach than mess with CYA.
Circulation issues and small depressed spots which catch sediment were why my residue was collecting in the same spots over and over.
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Also, when you pull the ladder be sure and fill the inside of the legs up with some bleach to kill anything that might be in there.
Circulation issues and small depressed spots which catch sediment were why my residue was collecting in the same spots over and over.
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Also, when you pull the ladder be sure and fill the inside of the legs up with some bleach to kill anything that might be in there.
Thanks folks, it helps a lot. Perhaps I worded it wrong but it disappears in the sun, not the shade. If likes the shady areas but mostly in the seams of the liner.
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