So at this point can I start cycling the pump 6 and 6 or Keep it running 24 hours a day until it’s completely in balance?
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- Thread starter chad.vivanco
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- Jan 24, 2017
- 3,100
- Pool Size
- 7500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
The pump only needs to be run to mix chemicals(30min) and skimming(depends on your pool). Yes you can start cycling.
Oly
Gold Supporter
Taking charge now Chad. Nice pic.
Your kids will aerate the water just bring down your pH as needed and your TA will follow no worries.
Staying in the zone is key. FC/CYA Levels
Check out this short vid.
Your kids will aerate the water just bring down your pH as needed and your TA will follow no worries.
Staying in the zone is key. FC/CYA Levels
Check out this short vid.
you guys would be proud of me!! I ditched them! 
You'll recoup the cost just by the savings you'll get doing things the TFP way.
Consider your cya as "40" because we don't recognize any halfway numbers, the logarithmic scale it follows doesn't work like a linear scale.
I bet the kids are enjoying that big honkin' pool!
Maddie
Consider your cya as "40" because we don't recognize any halfway numbers, the logarithmic scale it follows doesn't work like a linear scale.
I bet the kids are enjoying that big honkin' pool!
Maddie
The water isn’t crystal clear yet but it’ll get there. And my ta is slowly coming down just threw a fountain on it to see if I can increase the ph faster. I only lost 1.4 ppm of fc in 24 hours. Everything is getting better. I told my wife I removed the chlorine pak and mineral pak from the frog and I’m trying to explain to her it’s much easier when you know EXACLTY what’s going in the pool. Y’all have been so great!!You'll recoup the cost just by the savings you'll get doing things the TFP way.
Consider your cya as "40" because we don't recognize any halfway numbers, the logarithmic scale it follows doesn't work like a linear scale.
I bet the kids are enjoying that big honkin' pool!
Maddie
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,117
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
If u think something is brewing- (which is possible if u had time below minimum for your cya or below 2ppm when u had no cya)-
do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test to rule out organics.
* If u pass - proceed with maintaining target
fc levels for your cya* If u fail - SLAM Process
I’ve read high TA numbers can water to be cloudy, is that true? The water isn’t “cloudy” by any means. It’s clear just not crystal clear. I don’t think anything is brewing, these were my numbers this afternoonIf u think something is brewing- (which is possible if u had time below minimum for your cya or below 2ppm when u had no cya)-
do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test to rule out organics.
* If u pass - proceed with maintaining target
* If u fail - SLAM Process
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Fc4
Cc0
Ph7.2
Ta230
Cya40
- Jun 1, 2018
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- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
High ta conditions/ rapid ph changes & calcium addition interactions can sometimes cause that but not just high ta by itself.
When in doubt Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
When in doubt Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
Hey y’all!
So I’m going to do the OCLT, I tested the fc after the kids swam it was 4.5ppm FC, so after they swam I used the calculator to take it up to 7ppm fc added that around 5pm checked it around 8pm and it was at 5.5. So I’ll use 5.5ppm for my OCLT but my question is, how long would it actually take to get up to 7 if I put the amount the calculator stated? FYI, I had a fountain on to try and raise Ph. That’s the only difference. On the daily fc has been between 4-5 ppm the next day when I check it but I’m always shooting for that 7ppm mark. Am I doing something wrong?
So I’m going to do the OCLT, I tested the fc after the kids swam it was 4.5ppm FC, so after they swam I used the calculator to take it up to 7ppm fc added that around 5pm checked it around 8pm and it was at 5.5. So I’ll use 5.5ppm for my OCLT but my question is, how long would it actually take to get up to 7 if I put the amount the calculator stated? FYI, I had a fountain on to try and raise Ph. That’s the only difference. On the daily fc has been between 4-5 ppm the next day when I check it but I’m always shooting for that 7ppm mark. Am I doing something wrong?
Oly
Gold Supporter
After adding FC with the pump running you can test to confirm in 30 minutes if you have reached your target. If not at your target your bleach could be weak or your pool volume not correct. Using the 5.5 you tested at 8pm (after sundown right?) that will give you a solid starting point. Tomorrow before sunrise you will know for sure.
Thanks y’all,
At 5.5 last night and I’m at 5.5 this morning.
At 5.5 last night and I’m at 5.5 this morning.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,117
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Looks tfp clear to me!
Quick question…
Did u fill the cylinder in the steps with sand?
Quick question…
Did u fill the cylinder in the steps with sand?
I used pea gravel.
We are starting on the deck this weekend. It’ll take a couple weekends to complete but it’ll be nice once done.
The weight isn’t really enough to keep it from floating around. I’ve read that people even put 100# or more of material and they still float.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,121
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,117
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I went with sand & dry concrete in sealed containers (country time lemonade jars w/ duct tape) for that cylinder & i have 4 bleach jugs filled w/ sand & concrete capped w/ duct tape under the lids hanging from the inside of the steps by a rope. Mine are also secured to the deck.
I lift the steps & put the jugs under there then fish the rope through the back holes, pull up & tie it. I am still able to move them but they don’t float away. Then I secure the handrail to the deck. In the winter i just remove the handrail & leave the jugs on the top of the steps.
I scrub them at the beginning & end of the season. I also drilled ALOT more holes in them around the bottom to prevent algae by allowing more water flow & places i can shove the water hose or a bottle brush to get to the “crannies”. It was trial & error: get algae, slam, scrub steps, drill more holes, seal the sand in the cylinder . I did several rounds of this before I got enough holes in them. Especially around the feet. I wish I would have done them all at first.
