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The SLAM went great. The water has never been this clear even before the green spell. I wasn't able to get a good OCLT since the pool is at my dads so I guess technically I didn't complete the SLAM thoroughly. I know I'm not losing much at night because I added enough chlorine to be around 18...

So I want to keep my FC 5 or higher. I can only add chlorine in the evening right before sundown. If I take the chlorine up to 18 or 20 at 8pm then by 5pm the next evening it is right around 5 give or take 2ppm. So if there a better way to manage my chlorine if I can only add in the evening...

Not sure, I'll check this afternoon. That's a good idea, I think I'll do the same when I have to order reagents. Silly, such a simple and good solution but I never even looked at my gauges increment scale. I feel foolish since I deal with research data in life. Having my pool turn green isn't...

Yes it goes to zero when shut off. With 2cups of DE, After several hours it went up by almost one psi. I added another half cup and twelve hours later the pressure still hasn't changed. So with 2.5cups the psi change by about 0.75psi after almost 24hrs. With that said, the smaller white...

Not sure exactly what you are trying to do but I chose to cut and not adapt. People go either way but if you have the tools I suggest cutting. The link in my signature has a lot of help full info. A lot of youtube videos for cutting and adapting exist but I only have the links saved for the...

2009 and still helpful!!! Knowledge never gets outdated :-) Bringing it back from the abyss, bwahahaha.

I've put two cups and have waited ten minutes but my pressure is still at 9. The psi is always at 9 and I'm wondering if it is a defective gauge. The pumps been in use less than a month and I don't know how to tell if the gauge is working or not. Im nervous to add any more DE fiber but the gauge...

Thank you, I bought fiber since I blow it out on the back porch.

DE fiber or regular DE when adding to sand filter? Pool guys trying to sale me the DE fiber instead. He said they will both work butthe fiber would be better.

Thank you!! The photos should be back up now.

I did. I just don't remember reading anything about how long it lasts or when you need to replace. I knew the pressure could shoot up quick but within in the hour should be stablized and to expect it to go up do to catching smaller particles as well. I didn't recall reading about the backwash...

The froth ended a while back. Now I have a blue pool with a white cloudiness. On top it has a thin layer that kinda resembles skin oil and a lot of dead skin cells if that works as a description. I'm betting on the DE to help grab this stuff up. No idea how to fix the photo issue. I'm using...

Thanks Richard for your help and guidance. So I have something that some what resembles an oil slick on the surface but it is a thin white particle layer. From what i've been reading it is probably dead algae but not exactly sure. I think the particulates are getting pretty micro and so...

I read some where on here about adding a cup of DE to your sand filter through the skimmer but now I can't find the thread I read it on. Can some one help me re find this information? Also, how do I know if the DE I find is pool safe, the pool store that sales it is an hour away and I'd rather...

This thread is fun to watch.....where's my morning news update :-)

Went to pick up more bleach 10% and told the guy what I was doing. He said when vacuuming the bottom a sand filter won't filter out the algae and I need to set it to waste mode. Is this information correct?

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Went bad in five days and now I have to slam. I had no idea that would happen in such a short period. A lot easier to just take the five minutes a day and check cl and add a dab. Next time I'm laid up sick I will still find energy/time because this isn't fun. 06/09/2015: 1500 FC 5 CC .5 CYA 50...

So everything was going great a few days ago. tested with TF100 for first time ever with these results: K1000 Results: pH 7.3 CL 3 TF100 Results: FC 5 CC 0.5 TC 5.5 CH 50 TA 70 CYA 40 Then I got sick....Didn't touch or look at the pool for 5 days. When I finally did I had a green pool with...

Awesome, thank you for the confirmation.

Does no answer mean I am all set?

K1000 Results: pH 7.3 CL 3 TF100 Results: FC 5 CC 0.5 TC 5.5 CH 50 TA 70 CYA 40 I think my levels are all in good shape. So now I just monitor the pH (muriatic) and chlorine (10%) levels regularly and maintain...Does anyone see any adjustments I should make or any possible issues in the...

I just got my TF100 and started to test. After putting the powder in nothing happened (no pink = no Cl). So I tested pH, which was 8.5. At this point I looked at the chart and added 1lb+ of dry acid (left over, switching from this point on to muriatic) and 20oz of 10% liquid chlorine. My plan...

I had to grind out the skimmer hole a little extra but not much at all. Super tight fit, was a little worried about the threads but all is good. No problem cutting out the vinyl. Traced out the gasket like instructed then used a pair of scissors and stayed on the inside edge of line. X-acto...

test Sweet, thanks.

Azgirl71 recommended it to me and I am glad I took her advice. Really made a much cleaner fit and with a little petroleum jelly I had no leaks and it looks smooth. Each inlet/outlet fitting only come with one and it is nice to have one on both sides.

I would suggest using the stuff in my links, it turned out perfectly. I would recommend the two extra gaskets and lube them up with petroleum jelly. I had a little leak but that stopped it. No reason I see the one in your link wouldn't work but I know my links do work and work good. To answer...

So the conversion went great!!!! I keep trying to upload the JPG but the site isn't letting me for some reason. Thank you all for your recommendations and support. I wish I could get the pictures on here to show you guys, I'm kinda proud of my work. This pump is day and night amazing...

I have everything ordered for the pump and should be installing Sunday if shipping estimates are correct. I picked up 10% liquid chlorine (4gallons for $16) and 2 gallons of muriatic acid for $12. Just from testing it from strips I know my PH is really high and my water is really hard/alkaline...

I just have dip-n-read test kit strips. Plan on getting a better recommended kit once these are gone. I have to use well water so my water is really hard and alkaline. Im pretty much just trying to drop the base and keep chlorine at about 5. I really haven't put in the time to understand water...