Since your not vacuuming, letting the filter "filter" the particles... when is the last time (if any) you added DE to the filter?
New House with Salt Water System - Need chemical help!
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I haven't added any myself, not sure if the previous owners put any in. We've only been in the house for a month tomorrow. I did add some more bleach to get the FC level back up from 20 to ~25.
I am brushing every 45 minutes or so, and change is still occurring, just much slower than previously.
I am brushing every 45 minutes or so, and change is still occurring, just much slower than previously.
We're getting there! While the pool is not 100% crystal clear, I can now see the bottom two filters and their markings on the 11-12ft end! So I would imagine it will be crystal clear within the next 24-48 hours!
I believe my Chlorine level is 21.5, so I will probably be putting in another jug to get up to 24 again for another night.
So I am actually doing the overnight test TONIGHT. After that, I'm hoping the CC level is still 0 and the water is crystal clear so that I can conclude the Shocking process.
I guess from that point it will just be getting the levels back to normal?
I believe my Chlorine level is 21.5, so I will probably be putting in another jug to get up to 24 again for another night.
So I am actually doing the overnight test TONIGHT. After that, I'm hoping the CC level is still 0 and the water is crystal clear so that I can conclude the Shocking process.
I guess from that point it will just be getting the levels back to normal?
FPM was referring the to process of putting DE in your sand filter to speed up the getting rid of the dead algae from your water. Each time you backwash, more DE needs to be added to get this additional filtering boost. I bet if you put some DE in there, you water will go clear quick now and your filter pressure will go up fast requiring more frequent backwashing until the water is clear. See: http://www.troublefreepool.com/pool-school/add_de_to_a_sand_filter
And if the water is clear (the third criteria, see my sig). This is sort of a final sign that all of the algae are dead. Since you have a sand filter, adding DE can really speed this up, if everything is actually dead. If the stuff is not dead, the DE won't clear it.SportzTawk said:
After you pass all 3 criteria, then yep back to normal FC level for your cya.SportzTawk said:
I tried finding the manual for the Sand Filter we have, not sure where the previous owners left it. Without it, I'm not sure if I feel comfortable opening up the sand filter since it looks like I will have to dismantle a good bit of the set up to. If I do find it though, I will look into doing that.
How much does DE typically cost?
How much does DE typically cost?
Ok, I misread it. I see I can apply it straight to the skimmer. New question.
Would this work, or do I need pure DE:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_93648-316-HG-93 ... 739&rpp=32
Would this work, or do I need pure DE:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_93648-316-HG-93 ... 739&rpp=32
NO!!!
Use DE that is specifically for pools ... they likely have it at the hardware stores in the pool section, just not shown online.
Use DE that is specifically for pools ... they likely have it at the hardware stores in the pool section, just not shown online.
I do believe all 3 criteria have been met! Should I wait to turn the SWG back on until I get the Chlorine level back to where it should be?
I'll be taking a free water sample in to see if I need to add more salt.
I'll be taking a free water sample in to see if I need to add more salt.
It will drop pretty quickly ... I would wait until the FC is below 10 or so and then turn the SWG on ... it will take awhile to dial in the right setting.
Ok. My maintenance is going to be difficult because I'm working 6:30am-7pm all the way through Monday... So will have to do my best to keep the levels good.
Pool is Crystal Clear, though my wife forgot to keep up with it while I was working 7-7 for the last 7 days.
Pool is still crystal clear, but levels have dropped. I did go get another store sample done (it was free) because I needed to see my salt levels. The levels they gave me definitely differ than the home kit tells me.
Current Level:
pH
By me: 7.2
By Store: 7.0
CYA
By me: ~40
By Store: 65
Alkalinity
By me: 60
By store: 36, adjusted is 16
Chlorine
By me: 1.5
By Store: .5
So my next question is, do I need to re-Shock the pool since she let it fall below the 4-5 ppm?
Pool is still crystal clear, but levels have dropped. I did go get another store sample done (it was free) because I needed to see my salt levels. The levels they gave me definitely differ than the home kit tells me.
Current Level:
pH
By me: 7.2
By Store: 7.0
CYA
By me: ~40
By Store: 65
Alkalinity
By me: 60
By store: 36, adjusted is 16
Chlorine
By me: 1.5
By Store: .5
So my next question is, do I need to re-Shock the pool since she let it fall below the 4-5 ppm?
Get the FC back up using liquid chlorine ... may want to raise to shock level at first and then do the OCLT to see if you are safe. Then let the FC drift back down and get the SWG fired up.