Recent content by Ryandarrington

To think I was doing the SLAM correctly. Live and learn that’s why we’re here. Is it ok to add the stabilizer in the sock directly in the skimmer basket or does it have to be carrot on a stick method? Thanks for everyone’s help. No wonder in years past I would the cal hypo and CYA didn’t...

Yup I added cal hypo So what’s my remedy step here to get the CYA needed? Fingers crossed it’s not drain and start over 😬 For chlorine treatment I use liquid chlorine 10%

It’s been a couple of years since we’ve had the pool up. To refresh my skills I’ve done a bit of reading. Here is where I am at why can’t I get a CYA Reading? Does something seem off with readings? Using Taylor 2006C Kit Filled pool 6000gal from irrigation system filtered canal water, filtered...

The SLAM has been completed successfully. I am meeting all 3 criteria and the water is beautifully clear. Thanks for everyone’s help

Ok thank you. After 1 day there is already major improvements. I believe this happened from opening the pool and not having any sort of chemical/treatment in the pool for a week. Lesson learned

I apologize but I need some more information to make sure I am performing the SLAM correctly as to not waste an additional chemicals. Do I perform the steps 1 thru 3 in that order? After I add stabilizer and the CYA is at 30 how many days does it need to maintain 30 before advancing to the...

Thank you and love it! I was just reading through another post that you replied to and they were advised to follow the SLAM method as well. I have read through the pool school and downloaded the pool math app. Only been a week but I am learning a lot. I appreciate your help and everyone else’s...

Hello All, Have been doing lots of research and reading. I updated my signature so hoping everything shows up. We set the pool up 1 week ago, 1st time pool owners. Pool chems and supplies just arrived Friday We have cloudy water, I am suspecting from reading it is algae. I am guessing it’s due...