I ran heater while doing SLAM-is that a big mistake?

[Ahshort]

Did my first SLAM, heater running so I could get in and brush, etc. FC at slam level was 13. I just read where it’s bad for heaters? I have a Coates electric heater. I’m at the end of SLAM but hesitant to turn off heater now, wouldn’t that just leave the high chlorine water sitting in it? Should I just let it keep running as the FC comes down? This pool was spendy and it’s only a year old, can’t afford to screw it up already.

 

[ajw22]

You are fine.

The water is running through your heater whether it is heating or not.

 

[Ahshort]

Whew thanks. Also does the sunlight need to be direct to affect FC? Passed the OCLT from 10pm -5:30am. But just did another FC test, and it’s dropped 1 already. It’s bright out but no direct sunlight on pool.

 

[ajw22]

Also does the sunlight need to be direct to affect FC? Passed the OCLT from 10pm -5:30am. But just did another FC test, and it’s dropped 1 already. It’s bright out but no direct sunlight on pool.

No.

If you can see the sunlight so can your pool.

 

[Ahshort]

Gotcha, lol…Thanks!