Recent content by thunderkyss

I really don't mean to offend anyone, however, my original question was quite specific. I'm using the CYA chart I'm using the pool calculator. I'm using the SLAM process. My question is more about the process than my specifics. Way back when I first found this site it was recommended that...

Knowing that, would it have been prudent to use an extra multiplier when starting? Say the calculator told me to use 760 oz of liquid bleach, would it have benefitted me any to add an extra 20, 30, or 40% Is there another number I could have used to identify how bad the bloom is & therefore how...

I set my target FC level based on the FC/CYA chart. Thank you. :bigboss:

Thanks for asking. I mentioned earlier that I chose CalHypo because I have some leeway there, I didn't want to add more CYA, & I didn't want to empty the shelves of every grocer in the county of liquid bleach. However I was not expecting to use as much CalHypo as I did yesterday & my concerns...

Again, I appreciate all the help. But Jason answered my question quite some time ago without knowing my CYA level. It was irrelevant. I'd bet many people question if they should stay the course after dumping 35 gallons of liquid bleach in their pool & seeing 0 FC time after time. If I may be...

& you can probably tell by now, I wasn't lying. I just wanted reassurance to trust the process. I started about noon yesterday. Added 60 oz like the calculator said for my fc goal based on my current cya level. Didn't get back to the pool for 2 hours... I'm still looking at 0 FC with my Tf-100...

I understand I just want to keep this thread on topic. Plenty of threads about test kits & fc/cya levels. How can the water change rate not be relevant? Isn't that how the chems get distributed throughout the pool? If I check 15 minutes after adding chlorine depending on where I take the...

I appreciate your willingness to help. But all that info is irrelevant to the question asked. So. If my pump is rated to change out my pool very 2.5~3 hours, is checking every hour too much? To little? Or good enough? :bigboss:

Thanks Jason. Just got to keep an eye on the other stuff right? CYA, calcium, alkalinity Would it make sense to check more frequently than once an hour to give my pump time to work? :bigboss:

Did you read my whole post? I'm using the fc/cya chart to set my goal. I'm using the calculator to determine how much chemical I need to add. I consciously chose call hypo so as not to alter my cya level & originally the extra calcium wasn't a big concern. However I'll be concerned if I have to...

Hey guys. I'm not new, but a bit of a hard head. Just want to clarify as I'm battling a heck of bloom today. So according to the pool calculator I'm supposed to add 63 Oz of calling hypo to get my fc level to optimum level for clearing this bloom. However yesterday I did just that & being that...

Actually, with the numbers you've reported (OP) I'd check it every hour or two & add enough chlorine to maintain your FC to shock level. At first, it will be consumed quickly & as you go on it will take longer & longer to consume the same amount of chlorine. For instance, you may have to add...

Funny thing. Just yesterday I was in the pool store & I overheard the poolguy telling a customer to lay off the pucks. So I moved in closer. He tried to explain that his stabilizer was close to it's high limit & that the guy should use "liquid shock" for a little while. The guy (30 something)...

I appreciate the help guys. Found a couple of videos on youtube that demonstrated what I need to do... doesn't look very hard at all, I'll be able to salvage & reuse my valves no problem.

Does anyone know what the difference is between these two cartridges? Not that I'm trying to be cheap, but I can find the 870s for a little lower cost. Most likely I'll replace my filters with what's in there, the 880s, I'd just like to know what the difference is.