Recent content by daveinnc

Hello, JamieMartin. I was in your exact situation about a month ago. These people here "held my hand" and walked me through the SLAM process and kept me on the "straight and narrow"!! I am very happy with the results. I don't know how to link to my thread, but if you look for "Volley Ball court...

Good Morning, all. Sorry it has been so long since logging in. Work has kept me busy(worked the 4th weekend:(). The pool CONTINUES to be clear!! I add 1 gal of bleach a week(depending on use). I had a chance yesterday to get in and vacuum and this morning the water is sparkling!! My only regret...

Ok, Thanks, rjbergen. I think that I will go that route.

Ok. Thanks. That will save me some time. What's your opinion about the motor/plastic components? Should I just leave everything in place ensuring all the water is drained. We do get below freezing temps here in NC and I would be concerned about how the plastic components would hold up like the...

Thanks, Zea3. What are the thoughts about changing out the sand? At the end of last season(my first), I emptied the sand, cleaned the filter and stored it for the winter in my garage. Does the sand have to be changed each season?

Thanks DeanP66! I only have one eyeball and I don't have it up now, it is focused under the surface.

Ok. Thanks, Zea3. My discharge pressure gage is only incremented in 1 psi. I NEVER see a rise of more than 1-2 psi. But, I think you are right about the daily backwashes now that the pool is clear. I will probably backwash every 3 days now, and increase the span dependent upon the results...

Ok. Thanks, Zea3. The few times I tested Ph during the SLAM, it stayed pretty stable. I know that the high FC levels give a false report, but it seemed to be ok. I just added a gal of chlorine, going to filter overnight and see what the results are in the AM. ...What would cause the Ph to...

Thanks, rjbergen. I think I am going to get a beer and float around...... Any ideas on how to play a game of horseshoes IN the pool??:cool:

Ok. What should I do about the low CH? Ok. never mind. Just checked the Recommended Levels page as you suggested. I am not going to worry about CH. Is the ALK ok?

Thanks everyone for the responses. Here are the current conditions(Target) Ph 7.6(7.5) CC 0.2 FC 2.4(6) Alk 200(100) CH 50(300) CYA 40(55) Based on the chart, FC should be kept between 5-7 ppm? Plugging those numbers in the Pool Math sheet: Add 96 oz Bleach to raise FC to 6 ppm 12 oz muriatic...

Ok. I am going to say........ THIS POOL IS CLEAN AND CLEAR!!! I did the OCLT last night and had ZERO drop in FC!! I used the 25 mL method so I would be more precise. Came up with 3.6 ppm at 8 pm. This morning at 7 am it was the same. So what is the next step? Allow the FC to drop to .3 to .5...

Thanks, RazorHog, 9 Days and counting........