Second day of SLAM

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benpanepento

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May 22, 2019
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Hi!

Here are my current K-2006 numbers:

FC: 8.5 ppm
CC: 0.5 ppm
pH: 7.4
Alk: 100 ppm
Ca: ? Seems to turn purple, even when adding R-0012 first to make up for iron / copper interference
CYA: <30 ppm

My plan is to add some CYA and more chlorine to keep CYA around 30 and shock level FC at 12 ppm. Any tips? Thanks!
 
benpanepento said:
My plan is to add some CYA and more chlorine to keep CYA around 30 and shock level FC at 12 ppm. Any tips?
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Exactly that. Don't worry about any other testing until the SLAM is complete. Follow everything on the SLAM Process page and you'll do fine.
 
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benpanepento said:
Follow up question, why does the Taylor kit say 30 ppm FC to shock and this site says 12?
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Not quite sure I follow that one. Is it possible the 30 you are referring to is actually the CYA? A CYA of 30 requires an FC of 12.
 
After more poking around, I see that chart mentioned in a few places, to include the Taylor instructions card:
ultimatepoolcare.com

Pool Chemical Dosage Charts - The Ultimate in Pool Care

Pool Chemical Dosage Charts Before you use any of the following information to adjust your swimming pool and/or spa chemistry, please refer to the safety information toward the bottom of this page. The following tables are provided to allow you to adjust your pool chemistry yourself. If you
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Looks like it's simply a standard industry product. Problem is it doesn't address the water's current CYA, so to arbitrarliy increase an FC level to 30 is a bit harsh. In addition, that may be considered the industry's one-time shock value and NOT a TFP SLAM Process that is "maintained" over an extended period until all 3 SLAM critertia have passed.

I would not utilize that chart.
 

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