Got it !
Thanks !! I’ve had myself overly worked up abt this whole thing. I’ve been thinking it would take weeks to turn this thing around.
Pre pool opening (white water mold)
- Thread starter Badpoolmom
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Mornin,
I didn’t add LC last night (because I had already dozed off)
So last test was
8:30 pm (fc 22) no addition of LC
(Which made last addition at 5pm)
Closed cover about 9 pm
6:30 am still dark (fc 22)
It’s thunder storms here now, when I get a dry window will add LC and test in 15 min to check bleach strength
I didn’t add LC last night (because I had already dozed off)
So last test was
8:30 pm (fc 22) no addition of LC
(Which made last addition at 5pm)
Closed cover about 9 pm
6:30 am still dark (fc 22)
It’s thunder storms here now, when I get a dry window will add LC and test in 15 min to check bleach strength
- Jun 1, 2018
- 15,396
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
After 15 min fc 24!! First time to see it 
It’s very windy here today. We have a tree with white petals (as do the neighbors). Of course the pool is like a magnet drawing them haha. Close cover between tests or leave open and skim often ?
It’s very windy here today. We have a tree with white petals (as do the neighbors). Of course the pool is like a magnet drawing them haha. Close cover between tests or leave open and skim often ?
you over estimate my tech willingness or abilities
- Jun 1, 2018
- 15,396
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Whoot !!After 15 min fc 24!! First time to see it
It’s very windy here today. We have a tree with white petals (as do the neighbors). Of course the pool is like a magnet drawing them haha. Close cover between tests or leave open and skim often ?
Yes - leave the cover open during slam.
Also- clean the underside of the cover. Keep the filter going 24/7 & dump the skimmer often
- Jun 1, 2018
- 15,396
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
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I will be home all day. Would you recommend the 2 hour testing/ adding?
Or shorten/lengthen test times ?
Or shorten/lengthen test times ?
If the FC has dropped, add it back. You're home and it only takes a couple mins. Like 3. Lol.
If you have anything else to run and do, it will be fine for a longer time on its own.
If you have anything else to run and do, it will be fine for a longer time on its own.
I’m headed out to do vac and brush . Yesterday it seemed the front of the brush continually wanted to lift? Esp on pull back. I put my hand under and felt plenty of suction. I’m assuming it’s my technique, tips welcome
Time to add pm says 3 cups 2 oz. I’ve been very precise with oz so far. Is it ok to round up like to 4 cups ? Or just be precise
It's being diluted by 10k gallons. Eyeballing is entirely fine.
The angle of the pole makes a huge difference. With a steep angle like in the deep end, the weight of the pole keeps the head stuck to the floor. With a low angle like doing the shallow end, it's easy to pull the head up. You can try changing your stance/location and the pole angle, or increase RPMs for more suction in the shallow end.
Thanks … I have a flat bottom pool. I will be more careful with Pole angle
- Jun 1, 2018
- 15,396
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Thank you. I cleaned the top of the cover twice before they opened the pool. I thought you meant the underside of the cover (that touches the water). I used a “cover cleaner” I’d have to check brandPool Covers - Further Reading
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 15,396
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
If the underneath is contacting slam fc level water it should take care of anything yucky
maybe close it a couple hours here & there while slamming to expose it.Ok after the 15 min test (8:45 am)
I had finally hit fc 24
10:30 fc 22.5 added 4 cups LC
11:30 fc 24 didn’t add LC
1:45 fc 22.5
This water seems to love the number 22!
Unless you advise otherwise I’m gonna go to 1 hour increments to try to
maintain 24
Cc has remained 0.5 through much of the process. I recorded 1 a few times, nothing over 1.
This last test, cc barely turned a smidge pink with the 5 drops r 003, back to clear with 1 r 0871 (what I’ve been counting as 0.5 ppm) but I could tell it’s actually lower by the shade
** side note it is very sunny here so far today 73 degrees
I had finally hit fc 24
10:30 fc 22.5 added 4 cups LC
11:30 fc 24 didn’t add LC
1:45 fc 22.5
This water seems to love the number 22!
Unless you advise otherwise I’m gonna go to 1 hour increments to try to
maintain 24
Cc has remained 0.5 through much of the process. I recorded 1 a few times, nothing over 1.
This last test, cc barely turned a smidge pink with the 5 drops r 003, back to clear with 1 r 0871 (what I’ve been counting as 0.5 ppm) but I could tell it’s actually lower by the shade
** side note it is very sunny here so far today 73 degrees
1:45 fc 22.5 added 4 cups
2:45 fc 22.5 added 4 cups
3:45 fc 24 didn’t add closed cover (wind is awful dirt/ tree bloom petals)
4:45 fc 23.5 added 8 oz closed cover after 10 min
6:15 fc 23 added 16 oz
* pool pleeeease get to 24 and stay there
2:45 fc 22.5 added 4 cups
3:45 fc 24 didn’t add closed cover (wind is awful dirt/ tree bloom petals)
4:45 fc 23.5 added 8 oz closed cover after 10 min
6:15 fc 23 added 16 oz
* pool pleeeease get to 24 and stay there
I am wondering …. Since I’ve been hanging pretty close why would I not over shoot it to get it to say 30 ppm and let it come down ?