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Oh my gosh!!! This morning the pool is CRYSTAL CLEAR! It’s amazing, like a new birth. You all have been so wonderful and you guided me in the right direction. I’m so happy to have accomplished this and it’s all because of the advice of you folks at Trouble Free Pools. I’m sure you saved me a...

No I hadn’t seen that video. I think my Apple app keeps crashing. But I found the old pool calculator and was able to use that. I was able to see the drain today until I got in there and brushed again. I have hope that it’ll clear up if I keep the FC between 16-17 as much as possible. The color...

The cartridge is 2 years old. I hadn’t thought of scouring out the tank though, thank you.

Okay good. They were out of acid anyway. Today I scrubbed the whole pool. What a workout! Now the water is a VERY murky, chalky,sea foam green and after awhile I was scrubbing blindly. Couldn’t see the bottom even with a swim mask. I’ll do it again tomorrow.

Okay, question for you. I didn’t get my pH down first. Should I add more acid now in the midst of slamming and get the pH down? It’s about 7.8 now.

Mmmmm beeeeeer

No I have city water. When the pool place ran test the iron was zero. I don’t know maybe it’s the hot humid weather or I was making mistakes. I think I understand the SLAM now so maybe it’ll just take time. Tomorrow I’ll vacuum and take a picture. Thanks you.

Wow that’s very helpful. Thank you. I had just enough chlorine to add. Will get more tomorrow.

Thanks. I do understand the chart now. I get it woohoo! Now I just need to find a chart that tells how much chlorine to add to raise it 9ppm

Sorry. I don’t know what my SLAM level is supposed to be. That’s the problem.

I can’t figure out the pool math app. I can run the tests but don’t know what to do based on the results. I’ve drained the water down to 12 inches and refilled but it’s still cloudy and green tinged. I’m so disappointed not being able to get this right. Here are today’s results. Any suggestions...

Hi. I had a previous thread where I was lost and ended up having to drain my pool after mistakenly adding too much stabilizer. You guys helped me through that but I’m still not out of the woods. The water is still cloudy and just slightly green. I read all about the SLAM process but never did...

That’s why I had to drain it! I’d dumped a bunch of stabilizer in there and raised the CYA to off the charts. ... back before I knew about this site. I think I am on the right track now with the help of you all.

Yes I took the chlorinator off and am using liquid chlorine only now. Thank you!

What is OCLT?

It’s slightly cloudy. Not green.

Thank you! I’ll try it. I appreciate everyone’s help and have made a donation to support TFP. You’ve been so nice and helpful. Del

I carefully tested and here’s my result. 1. The CYA is 50. 2. The TA is between 220 and 250 depending. At 22 drops the liquid I was dropping in started to turn red but disappears after a swirl. At 24 drops it’s all slightly red tinged and at 25 it’s definitely red. 3. FC = 3ppm 4. CC = .5 5...

Hi again. I received my test kit just now and have read the instructions. The 18,000 gal pool was drained down to 12 inches and refilled over the weekend and I’ve added a half gallon of liquid chlorine daily. I’m ready to start. What should I test first? Del

I’d like to say thank you to everyone who offered advice (and for your condolences). I drained the pool down to 12 inches and refilled it. I read the pool school information. The pool is full now and the pump is running 24/7. I added a half gallon of liquid chlorine. The recommended test kit has...

I’m refilling now. Not sure where my other post went but I was wondering if I should circulate the water while it is filling. DK

Taking your advice Sammckin, thank you.

No kidding, you guys are wonderful.

Should I remove the /Quote tag? Anyway I drained it down to 1 foot and now it is refilling. Now what? Should I circulate it while it is refilling?

I didn’t know about it when I ordered. Maybe I will get that next.

Should I get in there with socks and a broom and stir it up and scrub the green spots off the bottom?

I am so grateful to have found this forum. I’m draining the pool, it’s down to 2 feet and I’m getting nervous, ready to stop. I’ve ordered the TF100 test kit.

Okay. Thank you so much. I’ll let you know what happens. del