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Update -- with pictures. As of today we have good clarity in the pool as we can now see everything down to the bottom of the deep end. In fact, last night I was able to clearly watch a frog dive from the surface all the way down to the bottom of the deep end and back up. We still have a ways to...

Thanks for the suggestion. I will try the additional cleaning steps on the two sets of filters I have now and I ordered a new set this morning since I have no idea how old the two sets I have are anyway. Progress continues as I can now see our fourth step, the sides of the walls from across...

Quick update and a filter question: Slam seems to be going well as I am currently able to maintain shock level without excessive amounts of LC and we are seeing some definitive color and clarity improvements. The question relates to our cartridge filter. The base “clean” pressure (just after...

Thanks for everyone’s help! Just ran another test after topping it off to try to get it to shock level and I am now at FC-14. So needless to say I’m very happy that we are on our way. I will update everyone as progress continues or I have additional questions.

I’m not adding any more CYA - it was added early this morning. We have success...FC at 9.4 although I had to add 5 gallons of 10 % to get there from the 1.0 measurement. Added more to get it up to shock level then I’m going to go everything I can to keep it there. Luckily the weather is kind...

After being gone for about 4 hours (not ideal...but kids games, etc.) came back and was at FC - 1.0, CC - 1.0. Added 2 gallons of 10% and ran for 30 minutes. Test was FC - 1.8 and CC was 1.4. It is hot and sunny today unfortunately - was supposed to be cloudy and rainy all day. The CYA is...

Forgot to add the CYA piece - right now it is still reading below 30 as I can still see the dot with the cup overflowing. I started adding CYA Thursday night via the sock method hanging in the two skimmers, but when I looked last night the socks were still very full. Then I had an idea - I have...

We have a built in visual cue as to when the filter needs to be cleaned. Our waterfall runs off the same pump (only a 3 way valve to turn it off) and when the filter is clogged to the point of cleaning (based on pressure change) the waterfall stops flowing. In general, I’ve added enough 10% to...

I was only able to start the process last night about 6 pm as we have had some very strong thunderstorms this week. Unfortunately I wouldn’t say that I’m slamming at the moment as I cannot get the FC above 3 no matter how much of the 10% Walmart pool essentials I add (all fresh). I know this...

First set of test results from last night (using only the K-2005 as the K-1515 will not be in until tomorrow): FC - non-existent CC - 2 pH - 7.0 TA - 60 CH - 520 (well water to fill) CYA - <30 (the dot was only obscured on the last drop which overflowed the tube) Working on getting the CYA up...

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First - hello to everyone. I'm new to both the forum and pool ownership in general so needless to say this site has been amazing even though it is like drinking through a fire hose. Background - we purchased the home in November, but were able to have the pool inspected prior to being closed...