Recent content by 1RtBstrd

The fact that your FC increased during the OCLT says there is a testing error on one end or the other, or your SWG is running. I'd make sure the SWG is off and do another test tonight.

To be completely honest, I don't know. This was just what I found in a quick Google search.

From the manual Resetting All Lights: To Reset all the lights you need to enter Party Mode four (4) times with less than 30 seconds between them. This will turn IntelliBrite Random Mode OFF. This is needed because should two lights ever get into different states, toggling their states will...

Have you used the CYA standard that came with your TF-100 to verify your test methodology? I was having very inconsistent readings on my CYA level, then used the standard to hone my method. Try different lighting, vial positioning, etc... I found that I had to shake the R-0013 bottle before...

So according to Pool Math I need 6 pucks to get my CYA back to my target of 40. This raises FC by 19, but I'm assuming this calculation is based on all the chlorine being available as soon as you drop the floater in the water. My understanding of pucks is that this is not the case, as they may...

Helps when I have my glasses on. Thank you.

My CYA has fallen from 40 to 30 and the previous home owner left a large bucket of 3" 98.6% dichlor tabs. I'd like to get these used up, and figured now would be an opportune time. My questions are how much total CYA will be added? I have no idea how much each puck weighs. Also, how much Cl...

Figured i should update since everyone seems to enjoy the green to clean pics. So this is where my water chemistry stands as of now. FC: 3.0 (27 minutes ago) CC: 0.0 (27 minutes ago) pH: 7.2 (27 minutes ago) TA: 140 (3...

You will not want to add DE until you are in the final stages of your SLAM. If you add this to a sand filter prior to killing/filtering out any appreciable amount of algae then you will have to backwash every hour or less. Backwashing also removes the DE from the sand filter.

That Anvil does look and sound sweet. Problem is I'm out of storage space and inherited the turkey fryer from my grandpa, so it's not going anywhere.

Running low on stock so had a poolside brew day yesterday.

Some of the big box stores will carry CYA (Clorox Stabilizer) during pool season. Muriatic acid can be found in most stores with paint section, and Borax will be found in the laundry detergent aisle.

I have 2 labs and have taught both of them to use the ladders to get out without any trouble. If you have a smaller dog, or an older dog, or an overweight dog, they may have problems. My 4.5 year old very athletic male has no issues. My 6.5 year old overweight female has a little more trouble.

Here are results from my test today. pH was taken with FC < 10 when I got home. FC: 15.5 (an hour ago) CC: 0.5 (an hour ago) pH: 7.5 (3 hours ago) TA: 150 (an hour ago) CH: 300 (an hour ago)...

I have put 90 degree elbows on both of my returns and they are pointed 45 degrees down and parellel with the walls. I think I have a fairly good circular rotation in the pool. I have resigned myself to the fact that I simply am not done with the SLAM yet, based on the attached photos. For the...