Recent content by Time Vampire

Very large squirrel when I opened it in May. Looked like it was there for quite a while..........

Well, you were absolutely correct! Bumped up to SLAM level Monday evening. Failed OCLT Tuesday morning, but passed with 0ppm loss this morning so I guess I caught it very early. I am still wondering why my CC is at 0, even during the SLAM. Can anybody shed some light on this? For newbies...

I have been checking my PH and FC/CC daily almost every day since I finished my slam about 4 wks ago. FC has been holding at 4 (with about 1/3 to 1/2 half gallon of 10% bleach daily), CC has been 0, PH holding between 7.5 and 7.8 and CYA at 40. Last weekend I noticed the floor had become quite...

After a 2 week slam, I have been using the TFP method for 3 weeks to maintain my pool, and it has been GREAT! It takes no more than 15 minutes/night to test and adjust levels. In fact, it has been so consistent, I am almost to the point I don't need to test every day. My PH has been 7.5 for 3...

DO NOT give in to pool store products! You are at the hardest part...waiting for the filter to clear up the dead algae which is what is causing the cloudiness. I just finished my slam and it took about 2 weeks for the sand filter to clear up the water. Just stick with it, it is definitely worth...

SLAM over!! It is starting to sparkle and we spent a ton of time in it this weekend. Here are my current levels: FC: 8 CC: 0 Ph: 7.5 CYA: 30 (maybe 40). Considering raising this just a bit since the pool is in the sun almost the entire day. Will see how much FC it losses over the next couple of...

Yep, can now see the bottom pretty clearly. I am actually thinking it will be near clear by the weekend. Yesterday was the first sunny day in three days so it lost about 6ppm in 24 hrs, which still isn't bad. Once again, the CC was 0, so I am very confident this slam will be done by the weekend.

OK, long overdue update. After the false start, I have now been at it full-bore since 6/3. I have been checking chlorine and keeping at or near slam level for most of it. Admittedly I let it slip a little low a couple of times due to my son being in the little league playoffs since Saturday...

Pump run time depends on several factors, so it will be up to you to determine what is best for your particular pool. Determine Pump Run Time should help you figure it out.

Hi, and welcome to the forum! As g3lo said, those two test kits are the best bet. They are a bit pricey, but will save you multiples in the long run. I am new here as well, but have learned a ton and am already reaping the rewards as I near the end of a SLAM (you can find info on that in Pool...

Flaw - "You've Changed"