Recent content by scott_f

Ok, thanks. I think I will do the OCLT at the current level (at least 10PPM) as that will be reasonable for the 30-50PPM CYA level, and if I don't see a drop (might even say a .5PPM drop in this case, to cover the lower than shock level) I will consider the pool clean ( I really do believe it...

Hehe, ok, I guess one more thing. In reading SLAM again, it doesn't say the end criteria has to be met at a high FC level, just that you need <.5CC, clear water, and not lose more than 1PPM FC overnight. So, since my water has always been clear (I can see the pebble sheen rocks a the bottom of...

Ok, thanks. So, just a coupe things. 1) my question on using the SWG to keep the FC at shock level, is this ok to do? I would think it would do a good job of ensuring a constant FC level. 2) Except for the level of FC to shock level, my pool already passes the criteria of SLAM ending (and...

tim5055, I try to keep an eye on it during winter. I will go and add a bunch of chlorine so I know it is good for a while (pool is covered all winter to cut down on things getting in the pool and sunlight degrading the FC) and check it and when I see it get low, I add more, but I will be honest...

Oh, just one other thing. When I did raise the chlorine the first time, with the SWG off, and a solar cover on, the FC dropped about 1PPM to 1.25PPM per week (which I think is fairly slow when not having any source of chlorine being added). So, I also used this as a assumption of there not...

Thanks for the replies. Just to comment: jblizzle: I did look at the CYA/FC chart (and I also knew from past reading to keep a minimum of 7.5% FC to CYA). Now, I know I did not shock the pool the first time, but this is because 1) the CYA was at 10 during winter and FC was 2-10 depending on...

I have viewed this forum at times (mostly when I started up my new pool 4 years ago. In searching, I haven't really found an answer to my problem, so thought I would post it. When I took my cover off yesterday to go swimming, there was a little bit of algae on some surfaces, but the water was...