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I'm using the Taylor K2005 test kit. After finding TFP 5 years ago I've owned several different types of pools and know the SLAM process. Even with a FC maintaining 8.5 or better I still need to SLAM? When I did it previously it was because I had mustard algae that took the FC to zero. Just...

FC 8.5 PH 7.5 TA 100 CYA 80 Salt 3200 I can't get my pool clear this summer! It stays cloudy. Not terrible but not clear. We had a rare deep freeze this winter (-6F), I drained the filter and plumbing lines and everything is working just great. I'm concerned maybe a lateral in my sand...

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I am planning on purchasing a 21x41 above ground pool. The above ground pool filters look cheap to me. Would it be better to purchase a 220v in ground filter/pump or is a good quality above ground pool filter sufficient? This is the above ground solution I have found: XStream | Filters |...

I had already removed the CYA from the bottom of the pool, I was just using it as an example of what it is doing. And yes, it is and has been set to filter. I took apart the multi-valve before diving into the filter components - the spider gasket and spring look fine and the handle on top is...

I have an Excel Pro 24" Sand Filter - less than 1 year old. I have just now started getting sand in my pool, definitely from the filter (CYA went straight to the bottom of the pool when poured in the skimmer). I took it apart and cannot see anything wrong with it - no cracked or broken parts...

Will do, after the latest Algae bloom! :( Have realized now that the pool needs run 24/7 after we mow to keep the FC up (SWG) with the amount of organic material it takes in (skimmer socks come out black), we may have to supplement with bleach also on these days. Luckily we won't be mowing...

Thanks Jim. All done. The pool is sparkling now. We've been swimming the last few day. Just need the FC to drop to normal levels and I will turn my SWG back on.

I SLAMed the pool Sunday morning and have brought the FC back up to Shock level twice more now. The algae has been gone now for 2 mornings but I still have cloudiness in the water. It's clear, I can see the bottom 8 feet below but it's just not crystal clear. Do I need to keep adding bleach...

I had a 2ppm drop in FC overnight. 7ppm to 5ppm. Other than the OCLT night the pump runs 24/7 and the chlorinator is set to 50%. The water is starting to clear but I still have a yellow residue on the pool floor in the mornings. There are several very large pecan trees (30-80 y/o) nearby...

Here are my numbers from yesterday. After running the SWG for 24 hrs on 100%, my chlorine increased from 3.6 to 7.6. FC 7.6 CC 0.5 pH 7.6 TA 100 CH 150 CYA 100 I will complete a OCLT tomorrow night and let you know what the results are.

Got my test kit. Raised the CYA. It's a little high now, 100, will this hurt anything? I figure it will go down over time as I backwash and the kids splash it out. SWG is working like a champ now. However, it looks like I have a mild case of MA. Should I SLAM the pool or just let it work...

Thanks for the advice. I have the kit on order and will update you soon. Going to swing by Wal-Mart tonight for some bleach. - - - Updated - - - The SWG is set to 100%. It was working fine at 30% (FC at 3ppm) before the leaves began falling. I am heading to Wal-Mart tonight to get hte...