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The water temp isn’t low enough to close so we’re having to wait a while longer. I’ve been checking pool every other day lately but am running into some algae already. We probably won’t get in again as it’s to cold for us for not cold enough to close so I am trying to keep it clear until we can...

I’m north of Charlotte about 40 miles. I will test temperature before we close to make sure it’s not too soon. But, for when we do- all other levels in range and then for the slam I’d need to get to 20 fc. So do I add the amount needed to get to 20 then test every so often and when we hit...

We will be closing the pool soon and I have read the page here on closing. As far as the pool levels, the slam, and polyquat is what I would like more help on. It took us about 8-10 weeks to get pool clean this year from not opening the prior year and cover tearing so we want to avoid that mess...

What all is involved in switching to salt water system ? Is this something we could attempt doing ourselves or something we need to find someone to do? We would like to switch over soon but not sure if it’s affordable to do this year. What costs can we expect or tips are there in buying a system?

We need to order a new pool cover this year. Over the years we have had a mesh loop-loc before, as well as a plain cover with water bags but we are leaning towards a loop loc solid cover with drain panels and a pump but they are quite pricey. Is there another brand that is good quality and would...

Ok I will post the other questions elsewhere. As far as the fc as long as we are at the minimum of 4 and up to slam 20 we are okay to get in assuming other tests are also in range? Is it best to keep buying liquid chlorine or will I be able to start using the 50 lb bucket we already bought ...

We are getting closer to the end finally. I am still maintaining the fc several times a day and the cc has been reading pretty well too. The way the jets are moving it’s hard to see the bottom with the ripples but when I cut the pump off I can see the bottom liner in the deep end. It is not...

Thanks for the info. I did not put the tablets in yet so I’ll hold off. Right now the shallow end is not clear but we can see the bottom over to the ramp and around the sides /down on the deep end. The deep end is staying a bluish green shade and maybe a bit cloudy - not sure. I have not added...

I did have a hard time with the dot for the cya when I started. I have had other people looking with me when I test so I have other eyes besides mine to confirm. The tablets we have are extended release non-stabilized but they haven’t been in the pool since we started the SLAM, I just didn’t...

Yes, cya has came down to where I see dot at 40. In the beginning I saw it around 54 and we did slam as 60. So I was checking on whether I start lowering the fc target as the cya comes down. Do I need to continue to check cya often to lower the slam fc target or just leave it where I started...

Do I lower fc to 16 now? And in a few days test cya again to see if I lower the fc again or leave at 24, 16? I’m assuming I’ll eventually too let the fc go to the 4-7 once water is clear and passes the other tests.

I started with it at 60 but I can see the dot up until about 40 now.

Is it normal for it to drop much? Any other test I need to be doing and adjusting besides the fc with new cya?

I was wondering if I test the cya and it is now lower than it was when I started do I adjust the fc target?

I’ve been SLAMing along with backwashing, sweeping the floors and walls. It is getting to where I can almost see the bottom of the shallow end however when I went up to do the test tonight I see I am still fighting frogs. I am keeping the fc at 24. I don’t know how they ran stand it in there...