Recent content by maxq23

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    I'm an Algae Farmer

    ...and a light film of green algae to wake up to again this morning. :( I guess I need to SLAM again? Q: When vacuuming daily, is this vacuuming to "Waste" or filter? Q: Filter remains on for entire SLAM duration, correct? Possibly 4 days? What is average min / max duration of the SLAM...
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    I'm an Algae Farmer

    You guys are awesome; thank you for the input. So far, the pool looks great. Maintaining the FC at the high end (9) but zero algae dust this morning. Added some chlorine last night plus had some rain so pH was high; just put in 300ml of acid so will check that in a couple hours. Everyone's...
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    I'm an Algae Farmer

    Thank you Dragger, I think my testing wasn't as clinical as it should have been, however I definitely paid attention to the SLAM / CYA - Chlorline relationship, maintained it. In retrospect I should've drained 50% of pool (CYA was at 110!) but have it at mid 50's now. Is it possible this...
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    I'm an Algae Farmer

    Thank you Maddie, All lights, nooks n crannies look fine. I did NOT brush daily during the SLAM..brushed before and immediately after however. My OCDT shows no drop, CL steady (I am at low side of range / will raise). ...And I have a light film of algae dust on the pool bottom. I'll vacuum...
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    I'm an Algae Farmer

    Hi Folks, Numbers below via Taylor Kit; all checked and re-checked. Just finished 4-day SLAM.....and my pool is turning green, again. I'm at my wit's end; have been following the TFP process, I know a couple of my numbers are not quite perfect, but with the overall high levels of chlorine I've...