Recent content by chaser

Thanks! Water was much clearer this AM. I brushed and some powder kicked up. Lesson learned! FC remained at 26 to AM. Can first night suffice as an overnight FC loss test?

Guess I should have used liquid chlorine. Arrrgggh!! That'll be the last time I listen to the pool store! So it's the calcium thats making it cloudy? How long do you think we are we talking about? Does this mean my CH will continue to rise as it dissolves? By the way, is it safe to swim during SLAM?

Hello, I am am running my first SLAM today. SWG has been maintaining FC at 1-2 with pump running 10hr/day (set to 95%). After a party with 30 or so swimmers in the pool, I decided it was time to SLAM. This is my first pool season (completed Oct '12) and water has always been crystal clear...

Thank you for replys. I only bought enough CYA to raise level 10 ppm (according to bottle), but I wasn't sure how much to trust pool store dipstick test and had read that I shouldn't overshoot so I was going to procede slow. Makes me wonder if they put any in at start-up. How much CYA should...

Hello, New to the forum. New IG pool completed in October, has been open for 2 weeks Just received my TF 100 test kit. Results: FC = 2 CC = 0 CYA <20 (dot never even close to disappearing w/ full vial) CH = 280 TA = 110 pH = ~7.5 I would greatly appreciate any advice! I know CYA is low. Added...

Hi, Planning to post my build, but have not yet. Appreciate all the wisdom. In short, I have a gunite pool under construction, going well. Ready for concrete deck to be installed, but will not be done for another week. PB is planning to plaster tomorrow (grey quartz product), before...