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[clambert1273]

My rule of thumb is I get 10 gallons to start and see how long I crank through them. When I get down to 2, I start getting more usually 6-8 at a time. That is just me though

 

[cdadams1223]

Yes, but if you are making additions every couple hours, your FC will not be at 0 every time.

I realized that after I posted LOL. I just bought 9 gallons of LC from Walmart which appears to be the cheapest compared to Lowe's next door. Guess it doesn't hurt to have extra on hand.

 

[Newdude]

 

[cdadams1223]

Well, I got home and started the process. I brushed and vacuumed the pool, cleaned the filter, and just added enough MuA to take the pH down to 7.2. Not sure how long that takes...I'm ready to dump in FC to get to 20ppm.

 

[Newdude]

Not sure how long that takes.

15 mins with good circulation. Test to confirm. Sometimes you need more doses.

 

[cdadams1223]

15 mins with good circulation. Test to confirm. Sometimes you need more doses.

I'll give it a another look in a few minutes and repost after I started the LC dump.

 

[Newdude]

after I started the LC dump

If you're over 10FC, the PH test is invalid. What's done is done.

Full SLAM ahead !!!!
You got this.

 

[midlifecrisis]

I make Texas heat look like winter

There's a party this weekend at my house. Humidity will be here. You two should meet. You're invited.

 

[cdadams1223]

ph is at 7.2...here comes the LC!!!

 

[cdadams1223]

Well, I just checked the FC...it's a 27. Not sure how my calculations got off but that number was meant to be 20ppm. Hope that's okay.

 

[clambert1273]

There's a party this weekend at my house. Humidity will be here. You two should meet. You're invited.

I'm a native texan so been there done that

 

[MITBeta]

Well, I just checked the FC...it's a 27. Not sure how my calculations got off but that number was meant to be 20ppm. Hope that's okay.

Your FC will fall off quick enough. Double check the percentage of hypochlorite in the liquid you used against what you entered into Pool Math. If it's right, then back your pool size down a bit.

 

[Newdude]

Humidity will be here.

I like to tell people it's just like breathing, except the air is soup.

 

[clambert1273]

Lol too bad humidity doesn't bother me at all it actually helps my dry skin. I challenge to be here dead heat summer when it's 120 daytime & 100 night time only reprieve is AC or pool lol

 

[clambert1273]

Just to show, we aren't even in normal summer yet. This is almost 7pm @Newdude

 

[cdadams1223]

Your FC will fall off quick enough. Double check the percentage of hypochlorite in the liquid you used against what you entered into Pool Math. If it's right, then back your pool size down a bit.

I did...it's 10%. I will make the adjustments to the Pool Math app per your recommendation. Thanks!

Your FC will fall off quick enough. Double check the percentage of hypochlorite in the liquid you used against what you entered into Pool Math. If it's right, then back your pool size down a bit.

Close to 2 hrs later and the FC is at 26.5. I'm thankful that the reagent bottle is HUGE because that was 53 drops! I'm not seeing quite the drop I thought I'd see. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I can't imagine it being the latter. Should I do the OCLT before I go to bed and check it tomorrow morning?

 

[cdadams1223]

I checked my FC this morning before work and it was at 24...still 4ppm > my FC limit. It's gonna be a sunny day so I'll check it at lunch when I'm home and add LC if needed. Guess I need to brush the walls, etc. this evening?

 

[cdadams1223]

Just checked FC and it was 14. That’s a 10pm drop in 5 hours! I added 6ppm of LC. Gotta go back to work until 7pm.

 

[cdadams1223]

Before bed last night, FC was 20.5. Woke up this morning, FC was 20.5 and CC was 0.0!!! I believe I am done with the SLAM. Water clarity is there, I think.

 

[clambert1273]

Before bed last night, FC was 20.5. Woke up this morning, FC was 20.5 and CC was 0.0!!! I believe I am done with the SLAM. Water clarity is there, I think.