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*Update-Day 3* FC was 15.5 this morning so I got it back up to 16. The Aquabot is only picking up a leaf or two and some white grimy stuff. Should I keep running it? The color is about the same as yesterday, can't see the bottom just yet...

Ok thanks for the encouragement, I am running an Aquabot 24/7 along with the SLAM. Hopefully that'll kick it some.

All my readings are: FC 16.5 CC .5 CYA 40 pH 7.5 FC before bed time was 16.5 and this morning same number. The only thing that changed was the pH from 7.2 to 7.5 from adding baking soda. I am on day 2 of slamming...any suggestions? Add some DE?

How do you know the dates?

For the Atwoods jugs how do you tell the date? it does have BB04/26/17 on it so i would assume best by that date which is one year??

What is the most recommended for AGPs...I've been looking at the Aquabots Breeze/Rapids...

I found an article that may be of interest to the group. Basically it's about automatic cleaners. One thing I found interesting was the comparisons, hopefully it is beneficial to the group. AquaBot Breeze XLS = AquaBot Rapids XLS = AquaBot i2 - Doheny's XLS AquaBot Breeze 4WD - AquaBot...

Admins, will you move this to the Build - Under Construction forum please.

Mine is at 72 degress, too cold to swim, not cold enough to close....

This is what I am going to do until the water reaches 60 degrees...keep FC up and vac when needed. Keep cover on (to keep out leaves, etc.) until time to test or clean. Once water temp is 60, follow AGP Closing procedures...drain to proper level, plug return, drain hoses/filter, remove pump and...

Thanks for responding ozdiver and pooldv. I certainly try to keep FC at 4 or higher, adding a gallon plus a day...hoping CYA will increase. I bought another jug of the hth stabilizer and will drop the sock in tomorrow then test again once it dissolves. Until then, feed the bleach monster and...

Did a full test tonight... FC 1 CC .5 TC 1.5 PH 7.6 TA 100 CYA <20 still not reading... Should I do the sock method again??

Where did you get your cover linda1? I was looking at loop loc but they are pricey...

Ok crystal clear as my pool! I wait a week from today and keep FC up. Got it. Thanks to all for the help!!

From pool school "Solid stabilizer can take up to a week to fully register on the test, so don't retest your CYA level for a week after adding some." To me this means test for CYA a week after adding stabilizer. I have and am almost up to 20...do I wait another week to test and then go from...