Recent content by Floridamom

I think I will go a tad higher with the TA since I know my CYA is a little low and I need to raise it. And, I'll let the pH stay in the range you recommended. Thank you

After adding 2 containers of bleach, the FC is hanging steady at 7. No overnight loss and all is clear. Salt registered as well and the pump lights are all green. Thank you!! My numbers are FC 7 Ph 7.5 TA 50 CH 350 CYA 55 water temp 83 Should I raise the TA up to 80 with baking soda? That...

Thank you!!! I'll update my results in the morning.

We have had a huge amount of rain in north Florida and I saw that my water was looking a tad cloudy yesterday. I checked the pump and I'm low on salt(solid red light). I added a 40 lb bag yesterday afternoon and tested the water as well. FC 0 Ph 7.5 TA 50 CH 350 CYA 55 What should I do...

It's been 6 1/2 days since I began the SLAM process and my pool is finally "black algae free"!!! :D Someone pop me in the head if I ever let that happen again. Thank you to all senior members who have been so helpful and supportive through this past week!!! I've read so many articles in...

Did I say that I live in sunny north central Florida and its 29 degrees this morning!?!

Day 5 of Slamming and the black spots are gone in most parts of the pool but I can still see them in the deep end. They have definitely shrunk in diameter and are a shade of gray now. I'm holding the FC between 10-12 daily and continuing to scrub with the SS brush and then using the larger...

Yes, duraleigh, I completely agree. I just told my husband that these little spots have been hanging out for a long time so I'm guessing they have some serious roots :( Lesson learned. So, FC of 10-12 it will be until they are gone. On a side note: I've looked at lots of pictures of black...

Good Morning. I had the FC at 12.5 last night. First thing this morning, its at FC 11.5 and CC 0. Water is clear but its been clear the whole time. I can still see the tiny black spots although they seem to be smaller but that could just be my husband and my imaginations. So, based on other...

Finally!! :) I added 91 fl.oz. of 8.25% Walmart brand bleach to aim for a level of 11. Then, I brushed like crazy, again. I waited 1 1/2 hours and just tested to find a FC of 10 and CC of 0.

Taking your advice on Walmart, pwrstrk, and heading there now. I'll check in a little later. - - - Updated - - - Oh, makes sense, easttn! Crazy how much I am learning through this process. Thank you for bearing with my questions.

I have done the process to the T as instructed. I'm brushing diligently. Checking FC and CC. Turned off SWG. Running pump. Made sure prereqs were all covered. I'm more perplexed than anything. Can bleach actually go bad? I've had the bottle for awhile.

I'm heading to the store to buy some new bleach. Something doesn't seem right. I just tested the water after adding 54 fl oz of 6% two times now and the FC is still at 7.5?!? It hasn't budged. I'm going to town scrubbing the black spots though...

Following the SLAM process and all of my pool's numbers, yes, I believe that's what I'm aiming for. Is there anything I'm missing? Thanks to everyone who is chiming in here!

I used the Chlorine/CYA chart to get a shock level of 9 (one chart said 8.3, the other said 10...so I went to the middle). My CYA is 20. I used the pool calculator to get 54 oz. Am I using it incorrectly? And, yes, I have already brushed the black spots 3 times today so far with my new SS...