Hi everyone. Our above ground pool is a few years old. This is my second time opening it, but first time using the troublefreepool plan. I already feel like I’m in more control. I have my fancy test kit, and I feel like a chemist out there!
Anyway, pool level was low upon opening. I think my cover pump/siphon was draining more than I expected. Anyway, the 20” of water was clear upon opening, with quite a bit of algae sitting on the bottom. I filled it up with the hose and did the usual maintenance things (vacuuming, brushing). After getting the FC, PH, and CYA into the correct ballpark, things were cloudy. I’m sure I stirred up all of that gunk on the bottom.
Decided to SLAM. I’ve been testing 3 times a day and adding chlorine in amounts suggested by the app. I’m going on about 3 days of running the pump 24/7. I think I’m seeing progress. I can see the brush at the bottom now, but it’s very very hazy down there.
I guess my question is, about how long does the SLAM process take? I’m sure there’s no definite answer, but any rough guesses? Does outside temp have any affect on the process?
It’s still too cold out to swim, but I’d like to get it cleared up for when we’re ready.
Anyway, pool level was low upon opening. I think my cover pump/siphon was draining more than I expected. Anyway, the 20” of water was clear upon opening, with quite a bit of algae sitting on the bottom. I filled it up with the hose and did the usual maintenance things (vacuuming, brushing). After getting the FC, PH, and CYA into the correct ballpark, things were cloudy. I’m sure I stirred up all of that gunk on the bottom.
Decided to SLAM. I’ve been testing 3 times a day and adding chlorine in amounts suggested by the app. I’m going on about 3 days of running the pump 24/7. I think I’m seeing progress. I can see the brush at the bottom now, but it’s very very hazy down there.
I guess my question is, about how long does the SLAM process take? I’m sure there’s no definite answer, but any rough guesses? Does outside temp have any affect on the process?
It’s still too cold out to swim, but I’d like to get it cleared up for when we’re ready.
Watch your pressure gauge and backwash when it increases by about 25%. If for some reason you ever elect to vacuum to waste,, watch your water level and consider re-testing the CYA again if you drop enough water. Otherwise, elevate and maintain!