RookiePick
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OOF. So you really want to get the pool in shape from winter ASAP after opening as it gets more difficult/costly as you approach summer conditions.
How to get water clear
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Is the oclt the over night test?
FC was at 11 at sundown and was at 9.5 this morning. We did have a lot of rain during the night, not sure if that affects it.
I haven’t been keeping it in pool math but keeping a written log. Last night FC was 11 and CC was .5. CYA was 20 now.
I haven’t been brushing by hand but using the vaccum all day.
- Jun 24, 2021
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- CircuPool RJ-60
Rain won't matter much. Brush Brush Brush!!! Need to strip the biofilm on the algae so the HOCl can kill it. You are getting there!
Pics of the pool?
Pics of the pool?
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This morning. I will get a new picture once the sun is shining. I can faintly see the vacuum moving now on the bottom and I couldn’t a few days ago.
- Jun 24, 2021
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Yeah, now is the time for POP. Keep slam level. BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH. AGP sand filters will take some time to clear because they tend to smaller filters. Backwash, note clean pressure. When pressure rises 25%, backwash again.
RookiePick
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I don't think you can leave the brushing to the robot, you need to be confident every square inch has had some attention and no lurking algae has got a free pass.
I can't imagine it can provide the level of thouroughness, aggression and the direct channelling of your algae death wishes as effectively as you standing there and doing it it.
I can't imagine it can provide the level of thouroughness, aggression and the direct channelling of your algae death wishes as effectively as you standing there and doing it it.
I brushed every single inch today.I don't think you can leave the brushing to the robot, you need to be confident every square inch has had some attention and no lurking algae has got a free pass.
I can't imagine it can provide the level of thouroughness, aggression and the direct channelling of your algae death wishes as effectively as you standing there and doing it it.
clambert1273
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- Jun 13, 2013
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- Jun 1, 2018
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Judge by the
Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
You’re not quite there but it will come! Get the cya to a solid 30 to help with the daily losses. & SLAM ON!
Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
You’re not quite there but it will come! Get the cya to a solid 30 to help with the daily losses. & SLAM ON!
My arms ache today so yes the hate flowed. I hope it’s ok to get in the pool like this. Only way I could get the center. I just brushed the whole thing again today. Still having to add. At 11 it was 8, so I added 1/2 a gallon. Couldn’t check again cause I had to leave right away. It’s 4:00. I just got home to check and it’s at 8 again.But did you let the hate flow through you?
Should I clean my sand , in case old algae is in there ? Or just keep adding and brushing ?
Cya dropped to 20 , was at 30. I will add more cya to the sock
- Jun 1, 2018
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Here is an update.
Last night at 7 FC was 11.5, CC was .5, CYA was 40. I added a gallon of liquid chlorine .
At 9:30 pm FC was 19
This morning at 7:30 FC was 15
at 8:40 it is 13.5
The water now has small white fluffy chunks floating under the surface. (Pic attached but not sure if you can see it good in the pic)
I feel like there has been no progress.
Scrubbing all of it aggressively every day, every hidden spot checked. Ladder has not been put back in.
Pics attached.
Thinking it needs to be drained and start over??
Backwashing when pressure low.
Using a sock on the return thing to catch the small things.
Any advise
Last night at 7 FC was 11.5, CC was .5, CYA was 40. I added a gallon of liquid chlorine .
At 9:30 pm FC was 19
This morning at 7:30 FC was 15
at 8:40 it is 13.5
The water now has small white fluffy chunks floating under the surface. (Pic attached but not sure if you can see it good in the pic)
I feel like there has been no progress.
Scrubbing all of it aggressively every day, every hidden spot checked. Ladder has not been put back in.
Pics attached.
Thinking it needs to be drained and start over??
Backwashing when pressure low.
Using a sock on the return thing to catch the small things.
Any advise
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,997
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Try not to get discouraged.
If you have never done a deep cleaning of your sand it is probably a good idea to do so. Here’s the how to-
www.google.com
Also, be sure to do the cya test in bright light for the most accurate reading. Outside on a sunny day is best if possible.
If you have never done a deep cleaning of your sand it is probably a good idea to do so. Here’s the how to-
Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter
This post will walk you through the anatomy of a sand filter, and then provide a video at the end for how to deep clean your sand filter. The filter used in the photos and videos is a Hayward S180T top mount sand filter. The images are of a similar filter. Obviously not all filters are...
www.google.com
- Jun 8, 2019
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The above - deep cleaning the sand is pretty huge sometimes to kick-starting the clarifying the filter does. 
RookiePick
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If you have new chunks of stuff floating in the pool something is going on...even if it isn't exactly what you wanted to see in terms of progress.
Did you mean backwashing when pressure gets high? If your filter is gaining pressure hitting plus 25% and you are backwashing and seeing the sight glass go from dirty to clear the filter is doing work. How long is it taking for you to go through one of these pressure gain cycles?
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