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It runs clean at 12.5psi. I just cleaned it to check, it wasn't very dirty but I noticed the top of the filter was not tight around the plastic support that the filter sits on (not sure what it's called). It's the part that directs the water after the filter down to the outlet. It seems like...

Oh, didn't know that, always learning something new here! Also forgot to say that the flow feels normal too (low speed). So running on low during normal filtering and SLAMing is correct? And on high for vacuuming and to check the rise in pressure occasionally? If a clean filter is around...

I agree on the pressure but it does go to zero when off and it goes to 10-15 when I switch the pump to high speed. I only use high speed for vacuuming.

Still cloudy...seems like I'm not making progress and this shouldn't take this long to SLAM. Any suggestions? Any way to rule out the filter system not catching the small particles? Pressure stays at 2.5.

Update: Still SLAMing, FC did drop to 11.5 today because I was away, but I just added bleach to bring it back up To 18 FC. The water is looking better but still not crystal clear yet. The pressure hasn't changed from around 2.5 PSI

Jacuzzi brand 50 GPM 50 SqFt filter cartridge. I added 140oz 8% bleach last night and the FC is at 17.5 and 0 CC now. Lets see if these pictures show up...Its hard to see how cloudy the water is, I think the light makes it look worse but its definitely not good yet...

I don't use photobucket but will give an update when I see some progress, thanks for the help!!!

Yes, good flow through return. Was worrried that maybe small particles are bypassing somehow and recirculating. But as you stated, I did not pass the "clear water" so I am bringing it back up to shock level now. How long should this take before considering filter issues?

Is it possible I have a filter issue since the pressure isn't going up and the filter is running 24/7 and I passed the overnight FC drop test? Or just get the FC back up and keep SLAMing???

I agree but also wanted to get a good PH reading. Should I adjust PH before going back to SLAMing? I have an aerator hose that does it pretty quick. Borate is around 15 (based on test strip which is all I have for that measurement. The pressure is only around 2.5psi, it never really goes...

Let me start with saying I love this forum and the BBB system. I have been doing pretty well for several years AFTER giving up on the pool store and all their chemicals. I went through about a week at shock level (around 14). The water was very green, and within the first few days it improved...

I'll have to take a couple pics and see if anyone thinks there is room for improvement. Does anyone have a close-up picture near their light?

I went through the shock process (thanks to this forum and all the people helping!) and the results were very good. reached less than 1ppm drop over night and went from cloudy to clear. The TF test kits shows everything right in line now. The question I have is how clear can I expect my...

Mine looks good now too. I reached <1.0 drop in FC and I can only see some haze at night when the light is shining through the water. Not sure if I can get to "crystal" clear with a cartridge filter. If anyone knows how "crystal" the water can get especially at night with the light shining...

Not there yet but the process seems to be working. How long does it usually take for the FC to drop into normal range after the shocking process? And what level is unsafe to swim in if not quite down yet? Thanks.

My TF100 has been ordered, probably be here Tuesday due to the holiday. I think this forum is is also as important as the kit! Some stuff did settle after several hours but not a lot, I agree that the clarifier is probably not helping anymore. Thanks for the advice, I will be patient and...

How many days is normal for the shocking process? The water is slowly getting better but seems to have made very little progress the last 24 hours. There is some dark stuff collecting on the bottom here and there and I've cleaned my filter a couple times. The filter is definitely catch stuff...

I just remembered I have some test strips, it max's out at 10 but the color was even darker, I think I'm in the 15 range. I knew those guys at the pool place were wrong again...

I just had the water checked at Leslies because I won't have a test kit in time to read the FC above 5. I was surprised to hear that they couldn't read above 5 either, actually not surprised! I was told FC was at 5, I don't believe it because i had just shocked the pool acording to the pool...

Thanks, I will use the pool calculator to find the right amount of bleach to reach 15 FC! I just rinsed the gunk off the filter too, it's white again now. There is a green/grey color film at the skimmer water line that reapears a couple hours I clean it off. Any other tips are greatly...

Hi, I have been reading tips on this site since last fall but finally set up an account to post. I am SO sick of the pool store running me in circles and giving bogus answers to my questions...add this, add that, more of this, try that, come back tomorrow, buy this, come back tomorrow, buy more...