- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,951
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Questions about levels, why I am getting skewed results, and quick thoughts, advice while I wait to receive one of your test kits
- Thread starter thenewpoolgirl
- Start date
Frogs swim...it's just nature.
I wouldn't worry too much about it
Oh, and get a frog log.
I wouldn't worry too much about it
Oh, and get a frog log.
All right guys, I'm not making any Headway at all with the chlorine. I know this goes against everything you stand for- but exactly how much damage would I do if I threw shock in the pool? (no yelling please)
And.. this is really freaking me out! Where those two spots are I keep talking about there's some other ones popping up close to it they're a lot lighter but even if I get down in there with the broom or the brush I mean and scrub at it they're not moving. They almost look like I don't know bubble outlines or circular things that have nothing in the middle. Then there is just some dust looking particles but they don't move when I brush either. This is seriously really freaking me out
This is the best picture I've been able to get of the two spots. Maybe you'll see what I mean when I say they are shaped really weird. Any suggestions at all would be appreciated
This is the best picture I've been able to get of the two spots. Maybe you'll see what I mean when I say they are shaped really weird. Any suggestions at all would be appreciated
I didn’t read the entire post, however if you are still in the slam process your FC isn’t at the slam level for CYA.
www.troublefreepool.com
You mentioned doing an OCLT, was this completed?
The spots you are seeing could possibly be metal stains,
www.troublefreepool.com
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
You mentioned doing an OCLT, was this completed?
The spots you are seeing could possibly be metal stains,
Metals - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
Yeah, I'm still in slam. But I'm getting really frustrated because there's only been one time when the chlorine was at the slam level of 20 but that's it. We've had some rain which I know it would affect things and I also had to add water to my pool once. So it seems like I'm just kind of stuck adding chlorine everyday. And a lot of chlorine. It's just frustrating and I can't help but wonder if there's something else going on or if I'm doing something wrong which I don't think I am. I haven't done the oclt test since we began slam I was under the impression that it didn't need to be done again until your chlorine reached slam - but I could be wrong it's happened before LOL.I didn’t read the entire post, however if you are still in the slam process your FC isn’t at the slam level for CYA.
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.
You mentioned doing an OCLT, was this completed?
The spots you are seeing could possibly be metal stains,
Metals - Further Reading
Are you following the slam procedures?
It mentions to test and add FC up the slam level 3-4 times a day.
I know you are frustrated and you have come a long way.
Do not give up, there’s always light ahead.
Yes, I've been following the directions. However, it stormed all day for two days and then I was sick for a day so I only tested once in the three days. So it could be that I just got behind and I'm paying the price for it.
My husband just told me that the last time he took the pool water to a pool store they said we might have some copper . Don't know why he waited till now to tell me but that's how it goes. I read the article on metals, but I didn't see anything about how to treat. Did I miss it?
FYI - it was about 3 months ago and he took the pool water to the pool store
If it’s copper, the only way to remove is to do a drain. I am not sure what your fill water is or what you have added.
There’s sequestrates to help prevent staining.
Here’s further info and tests to do as well,
www.troublefreepool.com
How are you feeling now?
If you do the slam process, you need to be consistent or you will continue to be frustrated.
There’s sequestrates to help prevent staining.
Here’s further info and tests to do as well,
Stains in Your Pool
The stained pool is beyond embarrassing. Our in-depth Guide to remove stains in your pool will help you to remove the stains and prevent them in the future.
www.troublefreepool.com
How are you feeling now?
If you do the slam process, you need to be consistent or you will continue to be frustrated.
- Feb 6, 2015
- 7,813
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Don't worry about any possible copper in the water right now.
You have one job - keep the chlorine at SLAM Process level for your CYA.
The process works - testing once in 3 days stalled the process out a bit. But it is what it is.
Test the FC - add the amount PoolMath suggests, rinse, repeat.
Not sure what you mean in post #168 by only getting FC to 20 once.
That is your SLAM Process FC level for CYA 50.
If you aren't sure you are attaining FC of 20, test FC 15-20 minutes after adding to be sure.
It is imperative that you get to SLAM level or progress will be delayed.
Stay the course.
Follow the SLAM Process - To. The. Letter.
You have one job - keep the chlorine at SLAM Process level for your CYA.
The process works - testing once in 3 days stalled the process out a bit. But it is what it is.
Test the FC - add the amount PoolMath suggests, rinse, repeat.
Not sure what you mean in post #168 by only getting FC to 20 once.
That is your SLAM Process FC level for CYA 50.
If you aren't sure you are attaining FC of 20, test FC 15-20 minutes after adding to be sure.
It is imperative that you get to SLAM level or progress will be delayed.
Stay the course.
Follow the SLAM Process - To. The. Letter.
Understand. Will stay the course. We have city water (I'm pretty sure). Before I fired my husband from pool duty, he would shock the pool more often than I thought was good. Since I took over the pool, nothing's been added except for things like baking soda, muriatic acid, chlorine, things that were recommended. The pool wasn't kept up very well last year so we're probably starting behind the ball. I wasn't around much Last summer and Sam isn't real consistent with things like this - he owns a business and he just works all the time. So that's probably part of the problem- just trying to make up for the lack of good maintenance.If it’s copper, the only way to remove is to do a drain. I am not sure what your fill water is or what you have added.
There’s sequestrates to help prevent staining.
Here’s further info and tests to do as well,
Stains in Your Pool
The stained pool is beyond embarrassing. Our in-depth Guide to remove stains in your pool will help you to remove the stains and prevent them in the future.
How are you feeling now?
If you do the slam process, you need to be consistent or you will continue to be frustrated.
Hi all - significant drop in FC in not even half day - 21.5 to 12.5 what's up with that?
Hi
FC has hovered around 15 - 16.I'm adding chlorine as directed by pool math.
Is it supposed to be taking this long?
FYI the pool looks great - i know that doesn't really mean anything, just sayin'
Logged liquid chlorine addition today but it's not showing up in my time line?
FC has hovered around 15 - 16.I'm adding chlorine as directed by pool math.
Is it supposed to be taking this long?
FYI the pool looks great - i know that doesn't really mean anything, just sayin'
Logged liquid chlorine addition today but it's not showing up in my time line?