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https://lesliespool.com/leslies-diatomaceous-earth-powder-24-lb-bag/14314.html Baloney or good stuff?

Yikes. I didn't realize it wasn't actually DE. I'll check *shudder* Leslie's.

Reading the pool school article now. :) Thanks again

Thank you SO much for your help. You always respond with great advice and I greatly appreciate you! Is this a good DE? HTH Pool Care Powder Filter Cleaner 10 lb - Ace Hardware And how much should I start with? I saw someone recommend about 1 cup for the initial dose. Sound right to you?

0 CCs. How long do I need to watch the filter after adding DE? I need to install a new pressure gauge. I was going to stop and get one and DE on my way home from work today. If I add tomorrow morning and watch all day, would I just backwash it out in the evening before bed? How do I know if...

Oclt yielded .5 fc loss. Any thoughts on the haziness/cloudiness? Could sanding down the caulk have caused this?

Duly noted! Thank you!

I passed through swampville this April and I am not to keen on ever revisiting thank you very much. I will however always cherish my souvenir t shirt that says “I went to swampville and all I got was this lousy t-shirt”

This is all news to me! Thank you. I’ll be sure to bump it up in the morning after the oclt. Pool math suggested 3-7 so I thought I’d would aim in the middle at 5, but I’ll start aiming for 7.

Link to haziness on YouTube

I forgot the losing FC part. With a cya of 40 I try to keep around 5ppm. I raised to 5.5 this afternoon around 4:30 (confirmed after dosing) and by 8:00 my FC was already down to 4.5 and it’s a cloudy day. Hence the oclt tonight. But I’ve been noticing I lose 2-3 ppm fc a day. Is that about normal?

Ok, quick recap before I start… Opened early April to swamp. Cleared up using slam and passed the criteria within about 5 days. Was still dealing with cloudiness which I was certain was dirt due to new build. Used a 3/4 dose of clarifier and far improved (I know it’s a no no). Have had a...