So glad I didn't give up!!! TFP, all the way!

[PrivatePilot]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

I always use that as an opportunity to do a "free" backwash. Any other time and I'd have to add cold water from the hose after the fact.

 

[wendyfarrsmith]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

I can see the bottom of the pool!!!!! The SLAM did it's job, CC down to .5 ... will keep it up until the water is crystal clear and then let the FC drop to a usable level. How can I ever thank you enough?

 

[Divin Dave]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

patience gwasshoppa,

 

[kimkats]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

unkrock::super:

That is AWESOME!

 

[Casey]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Did you pass the OCLT? Congratulations on pushing through to the end!

 

[wendyfarrsmith]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Thanks! I am still loosing a little chlorine at night and the water is not clear yet. But I can see more of the bottom today. I will keep the clorox flowing until the OCLT is passed.

Did you pass the OCLT? Congratulations on pushing through to the end!

 

[Casey]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Good job Wendy! The end is in sight! Any pics you could share?

 

[wendyfarrsmith]

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Good job Wendy! The end is in sight! Any pics you could share?

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Good job Wendy! The end is in sight! Any pics you could share?

 

[wendyfarrsmith]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

I feel like I'm missing something, the water is not clearing up and it's been 15 days of slamming. What to do?

 

[PrivatePilot]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Are you positive your filtration is working properly? Whats your pump PSI? Have you backwashed at all since starting this?

 

[wendyfarrsmith]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

PSI holding steady around 12 .... we put in new sand and had the pump motor cleaned and it all seems to be working fine. There has been no hi increase in PSI to do a back wash. The water is not green but cloudy.

Are you positive your filtration is working properly? Whats your pump PSI? Have you backwashed at all since starting this?

 

[Leebo]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Can you post a full set do test results and when they were taken?

 

[Casey]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Your water is clearing! Did you not post it's been green and you cleaned a really dirty filter? I can clearly see the head of the sweeper now. Keep going Wendy! Do not stop!

 

[kimkats]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Clean sand? It might be too clean! LOL I know that sounds weird but....... Have you added any DE to your filter? It helps "catch" teeny, tiny stuff like you are dealing with now.

Just know that you will lose the DE when you backwash. There are several posts on DE and how much to add and how.

You are SO close! I know you want to be done. It WILL happen. Do NOT give up!

HUGS!

Kim

 

[wendyfarrsmith]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

DE it is then, I have read all about it and will give it a try today. The pool has come so far with just a little ways to go .... I wanna swim!

Clean sand? It might be too clean! LOL I know that sounds weird but....... Have you added any DE to your filter? It helps "catch" teeny, tiny stuff like you are dealing with now.

Just know that you will lose the DE when you backwash. There are several posts on DE and how much to add and how.

You are SO close! I know you want to be done. It WILL happen. Do NOT give up!

HUGS!

Kim

 

[Big_kid]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Adding DE will help speed things along. It doesn't take much, I bought a box last year and I'm pretty sure it will outlast the pool as I only need about 4 ounces at a time. Keep the pump running, and backwash when the pressure rises high enough. You're almost there!

 

[wendyfarrsmith]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

I added the DE, results almost instantly, I see a rise in PSI for the first time in a week. I can see more pool bottom. This may be just the trick. After I backwash should I add more DE and keep it up. Still slamming also. Our pool is in full sun all day and uses a lot of Clorox. Thanks!!!!!!

Adding DE will help speed things along. It doesn't take much, I bought a box last year and I'm pretty sure it will outlast the pool as I only need about 4 ounces at a time. Keep the pump running, and backwash when the pressure rises high enough. You're almost there!

 

[HacoboPablo]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Just read your whole thread, nice work, keep it going. You'll be so glad when you get everything in balance, it's a lot easier! We all can't wait to see sparkly water pics!!

 

[wendyfarrsmith]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

Can anyone tell me if I should backwash and repeat the DE process? The Pressure has stopped rising, If really made a big difference. Wonder should I rinse and repeat?

 

[JVTrain]

Re: Should I just give up? Can

How much rise did you get? From what psi to what now? Is it still rising?

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