Recent content by Jack Pool Hack

  1. J

    low pH & CYA at 90 - refill before SLAM?

    Terrific, thanks - that makes sense (i.e., any algae that might form before I can start the SLAM will be eliminated via the SLAM).
  2. J

    low pH & CYA at 90 - refill before SLAM?

    I will start the partial water exhange today, then (thanks!). I'll brush and vacuum first (out to waste, I guess, to at least start the draining, and to bypass the filter). There may be some yellow? algae forming on the bottom (small, light brownish lines). Q: Since I've had no or low FC...
  3. J

    low pH & CYA at 90 - refill before SLAM?

    Hello, and thanks in advance! FC - 0.5 CC - 3.5 pH - 6.8 (or less) TA - 120 CH - 200 CYA - 90 Water is clear, after a mild algae outbreak 2 weeks ago. Pool ate 15+ gallons of liquid chlorine I added over a week's time to try to get FC up (before I started reading this). I've been...