update on Slam progress

[JVTrain]

To be clear...

How are you testing?

Bleach is generally better in the long run for raising FC. The super shock you've been using is likely calcium hypochlorite, which also adds CH to your pool. In a vinyl pool, CH doesn't matter much until it gets too high. Then it may cause scaling at the water line.

You should be targeting 10 ppm FC with your testing and MAINTAINING it there if you want to clear the pool.

 

[Sage UP]

(continued) did not change color. It did have a pinkish hue? Added 25 drops of titrant, the water color was a very pale yellow. Temperatures in high 80's yesterday, today's temp. 68*.
I will turn on the pump to vacuum, but should I back flush? Continue to run the pump?
pool water still a light pea soup green. Clarity is better, but bottom on deep end still not visible.
Thanks for your patience and persistence.

 

[Sage UP]

Back flushed this a.m., discharge looked like hot cocoa! Skimmed. CL 5. Br 10. PH 7.3. After vacuuming particulate off the bottom, should I add more 3% bleach? Deep end bottom still murky.

 

[triptyx]

After vacuuming, you could certainly test the water to see if it needs more bleach, but only add it if your test shows that you've dropped below SLAM level.

 

[Pv2]

Test kit HTH 6 way
Results as of 11:00 this a.m. EST after 8 gallons bleach yesterday.
chlorine .5. Bromine 1. PH 7.5? Cya supposed to turn cloudy, remained clear. Alkalinity first solution supposed to turn green, became Mediterranean blue. When titrant drops added, supposed to turn red. After 15 drops, light gold.
I assume more bleach is in order! How much? Anything else?

Is this the test kit folks here recommend?

 

[JVTrain]

Is this the test kit folks here recommend?

The test kit comparison is here: Pool School - Test Kits Compared

TFP recommends the TF-100 from tftestkits.net (see link in signature) as the best value with all the tests needed. The Taylor K-2006 is good as well, but it has lesser quantities of the reagents most often used.

 

[Sage UP]

After maintaining SLAM level for three days, the pool is finally clear. With the HTH kit numbers after vacuuming, skimming, and changing skimmer sock, CL .5. Br 1. pH 7.5
Time to add Bromine? We use tablets from skimmer. How much? Thanks for all the help!