This is our first year opening the pool. Had a mesh cover on over the winter, lots of leaves sat on the top, which was touching the water and a fair amount got under the cover and into the pool. Water had been clear through the winter as I checked levels and pumped water out to stay below the skimmers. A few weeks ago we had about 3 80 degree days followed by 2 weeks of rain and daytime temps in the 40s with lows in the 20s. I looked at the pool last night when it finally quit raining, and now I have a brown swamp. I have water coming this evening.
I’m planning on getting as many of the leaves and other debris out as possible, getting the pump going and starting a SLAM right away.
Here are my test numbers from today using the TF-100
FC: 0
pH: 6.8
TA: 10
CH: 50
CYA: 0
When I closed I had the following:
FC: 9.5
pH: 7.8
TA: 110
CYA: 70
I’m a little concerned about the CYA. My water level stayed just fine, so I don‘t think I have a leak. I did pump some water off over the winter but not that much. Does it have to do with the lack of chlorine?
Do I need to add CYA to make sure the SLAM works? And what levels should I work on correcting now VS waiting until the SLAM is done?
SWG is off and I’ll be using liquid chlorine for the SLAM.
I’m planning on getting as many of the leaves and other debris out as possible, getting the pump going and starting a SLAM right away.
Here are my test numbers from today using the TF-100
FC: 0
pH: 6.8
TA: 10
CH: 50
CYA: 0
When I closed I had the following:
FC: 9.5
pH: 7.8
TA: 110
CYA: 70
I’m a little concerned about the CYA. My water level stayed just fine, so I don‘t think I have a leak. I did pump some water off over the winter but not that much. Does it have to do with the lack of chlorine?
Do I need to add CYA to make sure the SLAM works? And what levels should I work on correcting now VS waiting until the SLAM is done?
SWG is off and I’ll be using liquid chlorine for the SLAM.