One last thing as I wait.... Is it safe to swim now before we SLAM? It's finally warm out and we've never been in 
Sand and dirt
- Thread starter Erin 36
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,069
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
You can swim as long as there is some chlorine in the water and you can see the bottom. While in there, hand everyone a scrub brush and have cleaning party. 
Ok I have my kit but I didn't get a color match for chlorine... 
Am I missing something
Am I missing something
- May 3, 2014
- 62,730
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
The K2006C has the FAS-DPD test kit for FC/CC testing. It is the R0870 powder and the R0871 reagent.Ok I have my kit but I didn't get a color match for chlorine...
- May 3, 2014
- 62,730
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
You did not want those. They are color matching to a max FC of 10 ppm. You want and should have the FAS-DPD test.
Okay probably another dumb question, but I don't see a tube that has milliliter measurements on it, just the bottle that has a 7 and a 14. But for the chlorine sample it says I need either a 25 ml sample or a 10 ml sample
Never mind I found it on the side... Omg I really appreciate your help
johnnyleo11
Well-known member
It took me a while to figure out what I was doing after leaving the pool store. You'll soon find that you'll save a lot of $$ instead of dropping $100+ dollars on Saturday mornings trying to get your pool right with their readings. I'm convinced the pool store wants your pool readings to be off just a bit so they can push product on you.
- May 7, 2014
- 429
- Pool Size
- 29980
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Man I hope I can get this sorted out for sure!! And I love saving money lol
- May 7, 2014
- 429
- Pool Size
- 29980
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Your PH is high
TA is on the upper end of the acceptable range, but lowering the PH will help bring this down also
CYA is ok...but closer to the upper end of the preferred range
To get your PH down, you will need to add 23oz. of 31.45% 20 degree baume muraitic acid while the pump is running ( I would do about 10oz at a time and pour it slowly in front of a return) Note: Since it is reading 8 and we don't know how much higer...could be 8.5. After you add this initial amount I would wait a day and check it again and then add more if needed.
To perform a SLAM with a CYA of 50, you will need to maintain a FC level of 20 over an extended period. This weekend will be a great time, provided you don't have to work. You will want to check the FC multiple times per day and keep it at 20. Use pool math page setup for 18K pool to determine how much to add to get to your target...for example it shows you need to add 75oz of 6% bleach to go from 18 to 20.
You can use the webpage:
PoolMath
Or you can install the app on your phone (recommended):
PoolMath - Trouble Free Pool
Follow the SLAM procedure SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain - Trouble Free Pool
You will want to run your pump all the time and may need to clean your filter often. I have never done this with a cartridge filter...so maybe others will chime in.
So I need to add even more chlorine?! Ok! I bought bleach and am at your graces.
How long do I need to keep it at 20? I read about it but it's a lot to absorb. I know we'll have to do the night test.
I just turned my SWG off, is that right?
Y'all are awesome, I really appreciate the help
How long do I need to keep it at 20? I read about it but it's a lot to absorb. I know we'll have to do the night test.
I just turned my SWG off, is that right?
Y'all are awesome, I really appreciate the help
Also since my FC is so high, is the pH reliable? It's 8.0 per the digital reading (I bought a meter)
- May 3, 2014
- 62,730
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Also do I still clean out the filter even though the pressure gauge hasn't changed? I'm so sorry for all the questions but it's a lot