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Your shock FC level is going to be 35 per Pool Math. It's your friend !

Sounds good. The weekend is the best time to start so you can baby sit it !

Yes you can use bleach going forward. Only bleach !! Here is the SLAM Process. Give it a couple of good read over's. It has to be followed to the T. Any questions you may have don't hesitate to ask.

With your CC of 1 and cloudy water you should still be in SLAM mode. Your done with the SLAM when Your water is crystal clear. Your sand filter may take a little longer to get rid of the cloudiness. You have CC 's of 0.5 or less. You can pass the OCLT Test.

You went green because your FC has fallen below the min for your CYA level. You need to follow the SLAM Process to get rid of the algae. With your CYA level at 90 your FC should never be below 5 and you should target 7-8. For a SWG we recommend your CYA to be 70-80. The acid you added is going...

I would get your CYA to 30 for SLAMing. You'll use less bleach at that point due to the lower shock level you need to maintain. Your shock FC level would be 12. You will still lose some FC to sunlight regardless. After your done SLAMing raise your CYA up to 70-80 for your SWG. Also make sure...

As soon as the sample turns clear that's your end point. The sample will turn back to pink if it sits for a bit. Don't add anymore drops at that point. The first time it turns clear that's your FC level. If it takes 6-8 drops for the sample to turn clear your not at SLAM level FC. What's your...

Welcome to TFP ! Here is an article on Adding DE To A Sand Filter In normal operation you don't want to back wash your filter until the pressure rises 25% above the clean pressure. Sand filters will filter better when they are a little dirty.

I see you already found the thread.

Welcome to TFP ! Have you tried google images ? I know it can be hard without seeing it in person.

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Yes you can run it on recirculate when your not there.

Yes change your target to 16.

Yes I'd go for a bigger cover if this one didn't have enough overhang. 33ft cover should be good.

I'd go ahead and raise your water level up and get things going before your water temp hits 60. You want to start things up when you water temp is in the 50's. If you wait until the water temp is in the 60's before you add chlorine your chances of algae will increase. I'll be starting mine up...

Algae doesn't care how smooth or rough the pool surface is. Keep your FC in range for your CYA level and you won't have to worry about it. ABC'S Of Pool Water Chemistry FC/CYA Chart

Ignore it till your done and your FC is below 10. The PH test is invalid at FC levels of 10 or more.

Welcome to TFP ! You need to get some more stabilizer in there and raise your FC up to 3 with bleach. Your FC is below the min of 2. I would add enough granular stabilizer to get your CYA up to 50 and manually dose with bleach until your ready to fire up the SWG. The. When your ready to start...

Still have lots of melting to go. Sometime next month I can get things going I would hope.

Welcome to TFP ! By the sounds of it you've got a pretty good swamp going on and has gotten somewhat better. It's going to take sometime to get it nice and clear. The other junk you added could be causing some problems also. I would add enough CYA to get it up to 30 and maintain your FC at...

Welcome aboard ! Congrats on your new pool !

I've heard nothing negative about Artesian pools.

Glad you got it figured out. Nice job !!

It may be an artesian pool. Just a wild guess. It's going to be a bit difficult to figure out the brand with out any paper work on it.

Welcome to TFP ! This won't be a problem with the advice you'll get here. While your waiting on the freezing temps to subside your going to need to get yourself one of these Test Kits. The best value is the TF100. Order the XL option with it so you have enough reagents to SLAM the pool. You...

Congrats and good luck ! keep us posted with pic's.

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Welcome to TFP ! Nice job so far. Keep us posted with pic's and good luck !!

I also vote for holding off on the stabilizer addition for now. Are you running your SWG or are you still maintaining FC with bleach?