New pool, new owner, always having issues...

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Good luck!

 

[Newdude]

Keep the FC free and clear from minimum and with clear water, it won't get any worse while you enjoy the use for the weekend.

It might even pass the OCLT.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Keep in mind, with no measurable CYA in the pool, the chlorine may feel harsh. While people are using the pool, keep FC in 3-5 range. CYA won't hurt anyone if you want to give everybody a sock and have them do some squeezing. It may dry the hands a bit, but will dissolve quicker.

 

[gregjobs]

Keep in mind, with no measurable CYA in the pool, the chlorine may feel harsh. While people are using the pool, keep FC in 3-5 range. CYA won't hurt anyone if you want to give everybody a sock and have them do some squeezing. It may dry the hands a bit, but will dissolve quicker.

So I can do CYA while pool is in use?

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

So I can do CYA while pool is in use?

Yep.

 

[gregjobs]

Yep.

What about the liquid chlorine?

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Give it 15 minutes or so with the pump running to mix.

 

[gregjobs]

Nice, so then I'll do 6lbs of CYA and a little under a gallon of bleach which should get me to 30ppm and 3ppm, verify with a test tonight, shut off the SWG, filter overnight and retest first thing.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Sounds like a plan. Make sure FC is at least 3 ppm.

 

[Newdude]

I like 8 to 10 for OCLTs. I know the doohickie says 3+, but I'm extra.

 

[gregjobs]

I dumped in 1 gallon of bleach and 6 lb of CYA.
Waited about a half an hour turned off the saltwater generator pumps at 100%.
FC 7.5
CC .5 or less because 1 drop cleared it up quick.
CYA less than 30 but most of it hasn't dissolved yet but not zero anymore, maybe like 15.

Report back in the AM.

 

[gregjobs]

FC = 5.5
CC <= .5
CYA <= 35

Water still crystal clear. Added another gallon of bleach and gave the pool the finger just in case.

 

[Newdude]

Cya rounds up so use 40

 

[gregjobs]

Found the algae!

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

There's more. Check behind skimmer doors, light niches, steps, skimmer, under ladders etc.

Slam-on!

At slam level, FC will burn off faster, especially during the daylight hours. Stay on top of testing and maintain FC at slam level.

 

[gregjobs]

There's more. Check behind skimmer doors, light niches, steps, skimmer, under ladders etc.

Slam-on!

At slam level, FC will burn off faster, especially during the daylight hours. Stay on top of testing and maintain FC at slam level.

 

[gregjobs]

Is the pipe supposed to be ******* water like that back into the filter?

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Looks normal:

Hayward filter pipe hole question

why us there a hole its is it necessary I'm curious . why not just a straight pipe and the hassle of o ring in the outlet I understand for replacement it make it easy but less headache of bypassing leaks if you use clear fiber to help the cartridge filters

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

A bit more definitive here:

Lower Piping Assembly, Hayward Swim Clear, After 9/2012

Hayward - Lower Piping Assembly, Hayward Swim Clear, After 9/2012 - CX3030HReplaces: 902630

pool-spa-supplies.com

 

[gregjobs]

Clean, no algae, perfect pressure, no drips. Man that was a workout.