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I'll try that. Thanks!

I haven't had a problem getting an OCLT before. In fact, I've tested recently to see whether the algae I have is significant and it seems my only FC loss is during the day (around 3-4 points per day) Yes, it looks like a metal ring with a single screw.

I'm pretty sure I covered everything in the initial SLAM (Thanks to Dave and others!) I'm still confused if algae=SLAM, about why there's a need to brush regularly even while maintaining proper FC levels - is that for small amounts of algae on the walls? - - - Updated - - - I do have a light...

My pool has been clear since I SLAMmed a few weeks ago - I followed all steps carefully. I'm brushing weekly and the walls still do get some algae buildup - especially the shady side of the pool. Does that mean I need to SLAM again? It is possible that my FC has dipped below minimum amount here...

Thanks! Some more questions: 1) I accidentally raised the fc much higher (32 instead of 20 - I counted my 2.5 gal can as 1 gal) - do I do anything different or just wait till it goes below shock level to add more chlorine? 2) I cleaned the filter last week - If there's some new algae there (the...

Does it make sense that I'm losing 3 or 4ppm a day just from sunlight? If yes, do I have raise it to 8 or 9 each day to make sure it doesn't go too low? Also, do I need to SLAM again now that there's algae in the pool or would maintaining regular levels be enough to kill it?

I started the tfp method last week - first draining the pool halfway which lowered the cya to 40/50, then raised to chock level - only one or two times, and the overnight test showed no lost fc. Since then, I've been raising the fc to 7 at night and by the next evening it's down to 3/3.5 and the...

Thanks! I'll try that.

Hi, I just discovered this forum as I'd been using a pool store (for my 12,800 gallon in-ground plaster chlorine pool)and constantly adding chlorine/shock etc. and the pool turning green shortly after each time. I finally got a test kit (from Walmart - my TF100 just arrived today) and after...