Recent content by beemerbob

I'm assuming your CYA is 40. FC of 16 is the value to use until you get clear water with no sign of algae, CC<0.5, and pass the overnight test. Then raise to the mustard algae level for 24 hours. I thought that was FC 20 for CYA of 40, not 24. But regardless, that's the reason for the MA number.

Day 12 of SLAM. Water has been crystal clear for three days - which is an awesome sight. Passed overnight test last night and raised to MA SLAM level this morning. Figured out a good way to sanitize my ladder and got that done. Solar cover has been on for much of the SLAM to retain heat but...

That's a good idea - thank you. I may have to MacGyver something but I think I can get that done.

Progress report and question. On day 8 of SLAM. It didn't feel like much improvement in the first six days, but over last two days I'm seeing a 75%+ reduction in the amount of algae I'm brushing up each day. I pull the cartridge filter and rinse every other day and didn't have any visible...

Hi everyone. First post. I'm happy to have found this resource. Here's my story... 12x24 above ground - 7000 gals - in its 10th year. I dose daily with liquid chlorine and use a Taylor kit with FAS-DPD. Based on conventional wisdom (that I'm learning isn't so wise from this site) I've...