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Removed the ladder and did an OCLT FC last night around 8 PM was 11.5, this morning around 7 AM FC was 9.5 - 10

No folds in the liner it was done a year ago and lays flat across the board. When I took the ladder off, it was flipped upside down and did basically did a visual of the bottom of the step cavities. I did not try to take it all apart or to see if it does come all apart or get into the steel...

CYA is still @ 35 and crystal clear at the deep end can see main drain plain as day. My apologies as I did do an OCLT (after dusk and before dawn) on 052017 and on 052517 and both times there was an FC loss of 3. Like I said, the pool is in direct sunlight so my fear is that I am just naturally...

Took the light out this weekend and it checked out clean so is there any other possible reasons why I am still loosing 10+ FC in a 24 hour period? Again, the SLAM process has been going on for a month now but I did slack for a few days when it really started clearing up after the first week...

The SLAM process has been going on for almost a month now and the sand filter was cleaned and new sand done last year - - - Updated - - - Just a visual check of the light, not sure how to remove the light with the pool filled....Do I have to get in the water and use skuba gear? lol

It has now been a week and I have been religiously maintaining the SLAM process but did slack for a few days when it really started to turn clear and ALWAYS ensure there is at least 20 FC at all times but I am still loosing 10 FC in a 24 hour period. The pool is sparkling crystal clear can see a...

The ladder checked out fine but will have to get to the light another time just too busy with family, work, etc.....Will do the OCLT tonight and report back. tim, I would say that I have been somewhat slacking on the SLAM process ever since the pool really started to clear up again busy as heck...

Re: Losing 10+ FC in a 24 Hour Period!...Crystal Clear Water....All Readings Perfect Wanted to add that the pool is literally in direct sunlight the majority of the day and am wondering if a SWG would help alleviate some of the maintanance issues as we are extremely busy and if may reduce the...

Losing 10+ FC in a 24 Hour Period!...Crystal Clear Water....All Readings Perfect Hi all, thanks for the continuing support and advice so far in getting my pool up to this point so far. It started out as a nightmare swamp 2 weeks ago and I am still in the SLAM process and looking for some input...

SLAM Continued: FC @ 1800 = 19. Lots of more brushing, mixing, skimming for a half hour. FC @ 2030 = 17. I then evenly distributed another 1 gallon of bleach. Lots of more brushing, mixing, skimming for a half hour. FC @ 0345 or O' Dark 30 = 15.5. I then evenly distributed another 1 gallon of...

SLAM Process Update: FC @ 1300 = 22. Lots of more brushing, mixing, skimming for a half hour. Started raining @ 1400 making it a little difficult but not going to deter me! FC @ 1600 = 17. I then evenly distributed another 1 gallon of bleach. Lots of more brushing, mixing, skimming for a half...

Dang, knew I had forgotten something thanks for keeping me in check..

Guys, please let me know how I'm doing as I started the SLAM process this morning: Readings before beginning @ 0830AM: FC 1, PH 7.2, CYA 40. I then evenly distributed 5 gallons of 8.25% bleach and lots of brushing, mixing skimming for a half hour. Reading @ 0900AM: FC 26 (Yeah I know went...

My neighbor was able to lend me some DPD powder R-0870 so this weekend I am going to SLAM it via the process below. Have about 20 gallons of bleach on reserve. When doing the FC test, should I be using the 10mL or 25mL amounts of water as there are 2 different ppm figures per drop. SLAM -...

I tend to believe that it will probably take 20 or so gallons of bleach to finalize the SLAM process. One question I have that I have been unable to really find an answer is this. With all the initial shock and now lots of bleach and the steady 1 gallon daily to maintain the algae growth until I...

Well I just got my FAS-DPD kit and it arrived damaged. The cap to the DPD powder had came off during shipping and the white powdery stuff was everywhere in the shipping envelope and the case and all was covered like it had been tossed around in flour! After cursing up a storm for about 5...

It seems like I have to babysit it all day with the SLAM process to ensure all the algae is killed or will be taking steps backwards. Man it is so hard when you do not have the time and work 7 days a week I can tell you that.

So while waiting for my FAS-DPD, I added 4 gallons of plain old Walmart bleach 8.25% and tested after an hour. The FC and raised to about 3-4. Added another 4 gallons and it raised to about 5-6 according to the K-2005 FC test then it was time for bed. My CYA leverl is constantly around 35-40...

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I have been putting a gallon of bleach every 12 hours and taking reading every few hours. Unfortunately, it has still made no noticeable difference. My FC is still 0 and CYA is still around 35-40. Should I be dumping in like 10 gallons of liquid...

I guess what has be baffled is that I just added 2 gallons of liquid chlorine contains 10% of sodium hypochlorite yesterday and left it circulating all night and at present. I was expecting a somewhat better change to water clarity to know at least it is doing something but the water remains...

Here are the test results, don't think it looks all that great..... Bromine = 0 FC = 0 TC = 2 CC = 2 PH = 7.8 Alkalinity = 70 Calcium Hardness = 170 CYA = 35 - - - Updated - - - It's strange because the chlorine levels seem extremely low although that is all you smell is a very strong...

Thank you for the quick replies thus far, much appreciated! I currently have a Taylor K-2005 test kit, will that suffice for now while I order the TF100? I will get readings and post them asap

I'm sorry made a mistake, the deep end is 8.6' shallow end is 4' with the incline starting at about 8' out so it equates to roughly 23500 gallons according to 5 pool volume calculators. I sincerely hope the remark 'This website is for those that want to be self sufficient with their pools.' was...

I do not know what I am doing wrong with getting the pool clear. I took a sample to Leslies Pool and they said the chemical levels look good except the chlorine levels were high and to just brush and put to recirculate and would clear up after about a week. Well it started getting a little...