got a FC of 2 CC of 0.. alk is 110 and ph is 7.8 ish .. getting clear but needed to use clarity additive .. was it because of a high ph due to slam you think?
this ok?
- Thread starter Cmurra6745
- Start date
reggiehammond
Gold Supporter
- Oct 4, 2020
- 2,253
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
What test kit are you using? Here's two great options:
www.troublefreepool.com
An FC of 2 is likely below minimum. You likely have less than clear water because you have algae. You'll need to SLAM once you have a proper test kit, if not already. Do not add clarifiers, floc, etc. They will only serve to cause more issues, and drain your wallet. You need chlorine, that's it.
www.troublefreepool.com
It's imperative to avoid algae that proper sanitation is always present (Free Chlorine). See this article for more explanation and proper levels.
www.troublefreepool.com
Swimming Pool Test Kits Compared
What pool test kit should I buy? Why shouldn't I use test strips? Our recommended test kits will pay for themselves in no time!
www.troublefreepool.com
An FC of 2 is likely below minimum. You likely have less than clear water because you have algae. You'll need to SLAM once you have a proper test kit, if not already. Do not add clarifiers, floc, etc. They will only serve to cause more issues, and drain your wallet. You need chlorine, that's it.
SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain
We’ve all had to deal with a green pool. Clear algae from your pool with a SLAM! Read here to use shock level and maintain to clear your pool.
www.troublefreepool.com
It's imperative to avoid algae that proper sanitation is always present (Free Chlorine). See this article for more explanation and proper levels.
The Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid Relationship
Managing your cyanuric acid and Free Chlorine levels is key to stabilizing your pool. Learn how these two items affect each other.
www.troublefreepool.com
Looking at your logs there isn't much there. Are you trying to slam ? FC of 2 won't clear up the water. We need to see the list of tests to see what's going on.
Ph from SLAM has nothing to do with your clarity to answer your question. What is your CYA level?
shocking with slam process raises PH from chlorine i thought? and high ph causes cloudy water
i use the taylor test kit the big one forget the name . tests for cya , alk, fc and cc, ph and chlorine with blue kit for daily testing ectWhat test kit are you using? Here's two great options:
Swimming Pool Test Kits Compared
What pool test kit should I buy? Why shouldn't I use test strips? Our recommended test kits will pay for themselves in no time!
An FC of 2 is likely below minimum. You likely have less than clear water because you have algae. You'll need to SLAM once you have a proper test kit, if not already. Do not add clarifiers, floc, etc. They will only serve to cause more issues, and drain your wallet. You need chlorine, that's it.
SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain
We’ve all had to deal with a green pool. Clear algae from your pool with a SLAM! Read here to use shock level and maintain to clear your pool.
It's imperative to avoid algae that proper sanitation is always present (Free Chlorine). See this article for more explanation and proper levels.
The Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid Relationship
Managing your cyanuric acid and Free Chlorine levels is key to stabilizing your pool. Learn how these two items affect each other.
- Feb 6, 2015
- 7,864
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
How old are your TF-100 reagents?
Post a full set of current test results to PoolMath.
Use the FAS-DPD lortion of the test kit to test forFC and CC
Seems the last results you added there are 2 years old.
Update your signature to include your TF-100 test kit.
What CYA level are you shooting for?
Once the CYA is in the water - dissolved or not - dose the FC for that CYA level using the FC/CYA Levels and liquid chlorine.
Do NOT use clarifier, "clarity additive" or floc.
The interaction of chlorine with the pool water or any bad stuff in the pool water does not raise the pH. The chlorine reaction is pH neutral. Your pH will naturally rise, especially with a high TA. Over ti e, let your TA settle around 60-80 and that will slow (not eliminate) the pH rise.
Post a full set of current test results to PoolMath.
Use the FAS-DPD lortion of the test kit to test forFC and CC
Seems the last results you added there are 2 years old.
Update your signature to include your TF-100 test kit.
What CYA level are you shooting for?
Once the CYA is in the water - dissolved or not - dose the FC for that CYA level using the FC/CYA Levels and liquid chlorine.
Do NOT use clarifier, "clarity additive" or floc.
The interaction of chlorine with the pool water or any bad stuff in the pool water does not raise the pH. The chlorine reaction is pH neutral. Your pH will naturally rise, especially with a high TA. Over ti e, let your TA settle around 60-80 and that will slow (not eliminate) the pH rise.
bought late last summer .. like i said my last
FC was 2
CC 0
Alk 110
ph 7.8
cya 20
i will
plug into pool math
MITBeta
Gold Supporter
- May 28, 2020
- 1,240
- Pool Size
- 13000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
No, you need to follow the FC/CYA Levels chart.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,780
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
High FC makes the pH test invalid when FC >10.
No, dead algae and other things cause cloudy water, high pH does not.
Love you pool, but that water is not clear per SLAM definition. You should continue slam... What IS clear? This..Link-->How Clear is TFP Clear?
You got this, we got you!
thank you!
and yea i just went out and test everything again my FC is down to 1.5 so per my cya (20) i'm bringing it up to 10.. i know slam is 10 for fc with cya at 20 im using cal hypo granular shock because that's all i have for now and will be using liquid moving forward
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,780
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Great! If you want this to go faster and use less chlorine...
1) Up your CYA by 10ppm. Add chlorine stabilizer (CYA) using the sock method to get up to 30CYA...your FC target becomes 12.
2) The more often you can test and replace FC, the faster it will go...if you can swing every 2-3 hours, will really help.
You got this!
1) Up your CYA by 10ppm. Add chlorine stabilizer (CYA) using the sock method to get up to 30CYA...your FC target becomes 12.
2) The more often you can test and replace FC, the faster it will go...if you can swing every 2-3 hours, will really help.
You got this!
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,780
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
I still don't think it is clear...even with bleached liner...here is clear with a bleached liner... (Mine ha ha).
reggiehammond
Gold Supporter
- Oct 4, 2020
- 2,253
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
I'm with PoolStored - I think you should keep going on SLAM. The ladder rung still under water isn't clear. I know phone cameras cause issues, but clear means CLEAR!
Similar threads
