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Ok. Will do. Thanks.

Using the TF-100. 3 Criteria of CC<.5, over night drop, and clear water. I should first lower my pH from 7.7 to 7.5-7.3, right?

Plaster in ground Temp high 70's FC = 7.0 CC = 0 TC = 7.0 pH = 7.7 CH = 500 TA = 80 CYN = 70 Using a solar cover to raise temp. Using liquid Chl @ 12.5% and liquid acid. Pool looked great two weeks ago and after a weekend of rain it had a bit of green sediment on the bottom. Swept, adjusted...

So, pH 7.4 isn't low enough to start the SLAM? Should I have lowered it even more? I will ignore the pH for now. From reading the SLAM instructions it makes note that the pH test isn't reliable during the SLAM. That's why I inquired as to what I should do. Thank you so much for the help.

HELP!!!!!! Started slamming yesterday afternoon to bring the shock level up to 26 (see previous post for chem specs) and by 8pm (6 hours into the process) the FAS-DPD and OTO Tests showed FC of 5.0 and CC of 0 (pH 7.5). Pool math recommended 365oz of 12.5% LC to raise it to a shock level back...

Update: FC 4 pH 7.4 TA 140 CH 400 CYA 65 Still green but can't SLAM it until I get the powder for the test kit

Thanks for the reassurance, folks.

So, for S*#$& and giggles I took a water sample to Leslie's to compare to my testing. Everything seemed relatively similar with the exception of the CH. They came up with 170 whilst I turned out a 425, down from a 450 a couple of days ago. I was curious as to what our tap water CH is so I...

That's even better advice. I'm the pool guy that we got when we adopted.

Hey, Richard320. Is there a pool cleaning service you'd recommend out here?

Funny you should mention Johnny's because I bought 10gal from them on Friday. Didn't know about the returning of the jugs though; I like that. In West Covina we haven't been put on restrictions, yet. That is coming mid-month.

The water is still cloudy and green. Pretty much suspended, of course, some settles on the bottom but is easily swept. To the best of my knowledge I can't slam until I get the powder for the TF100 test kit. I'm wondering if its acceptable to leave the CYA at that level and throughout the...

New Update: Did another partial drain and refill (3rd time over the past week); still don't know of the exact amount. Added a gallon of 12.5% liq chl during the refill last night. I tested at 11am and made sure the CYA water test was above 70 degrees. Stood with my back to the direct...

New Update: Did another partial drain and refill (3rd time over the past week); still don't know of the exact amount. Added a gallon of 12.5% liq chl during the refill last night. I tested at 11am and made sure the CYA water test was above 70 degrees. Stood with my back to the direct...

I'm bummed because my TF-100 test kit came w/o the R-0870 Powder for the Chlorine Drop Test. I did another partial drain last night and am waiting for the refill to finish before checking the CYA. Thoughts on Slamming the pool if/when the CYA is over 100? I know it's not recommended but I'm...