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My CH level from my test yesterday was 190. My pool math app is saying to put 79 lbs of calcium chloride in the pool. Thus far I have not used fill water (water from the outside house faucet right?) to make up for the evaporation.

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Just completed our first full water check after completing the SLAM process for the first time. I have attached the results below. It is recommending 79 pounds of calcium chloride. Does this sound correct or normal after a SLAM? We also dumped 3/4 of our pool water because of high CYA before...

Here is a pic of what I have for shock. We have 33,000 gallons of water. Is this 12.5% chlorine?

Hi! I am the wife of the OP. We have now drained 3/4 of our pool. Before we drained, we had a CYA of 160. After putting fresh water in, we now have a CYA of 30. I am attaching a picture of our overall results. Do we really need to add 6 gallons of chlorine?

I have ordered a test kit to test my water, but the kit will not be here for another three days. I am new to this site and am eager to do the SLAM process for the first time. Since I have visible algae present would it be beneficial to put liquid chlorine in the pool today and then brush while I...

3rd year pool owner