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Yeah thinking now, it was probably a stupid question :) FC is still at 10, waiting for it to drop to 7 and then I'll put the cover on (y) it's 16mils so it should be able to take somewhat of a beating.

Thanks to all who helped me out here, happy to say that I am now algae free and crystal clear. I had to drain some water twice to get my CYA down to 70 and I then did another SLAM. I had never SLAMed as hard as I did this time (not knowing the proper procedure) and now that I did I have gotten...

Good to know, thanks again!! I'll get her up there too.

Ah, interesting, the Cal-hypo and the calcium hardness increaser I added might be the reason....plus maybe I need more time to filter out the dead algae. I did not mention that I screwed up because this is the first time (that I can remember) that I opened up to a green swamp and I actually...

:) just want to make sure I "need" to slam if I am going to do it again

Is it possible that the cloudiness could still clear up and I have no algae issue? I did my slam that's when I took the readings for OCLT and CC. I would say I (though I) completed my slam process 7 to 10 days ago but the water has been clearing ever so slightly day by day. I should note that I...

Thanks, going to do as you suggest and remove some water to get closer to the 70 CYA but I did document that I did a OCLT with a result of only 0.35 and have a CC reading of 0.25....attaching a before and after (present time)

Thanks, I have 8 bags of HTH Super Shock so I can boost it quickly, going to drain some water and get a better CYA reading.

Hi and thanks for the reply, I am testing myself and use a Pool Exact EZ Photometer in combination with my Taylor CK-2005 that I continue to use for CYA testing to compare with the Photometer. Do you suggest leaving the CYA where it is and up my FC? Any thoughts on the cloudiness being caused by...

Hi, I have been struggling to clear up the cloudiness in my pool (I think it's because of the high CYA) for 3 weeks now. I opened to a green, swampy mess and am getting very close as my OCLT result is only 0.35. Problem is, I added too much CYA and my reading is 95/105. I see it is suggested to...

Eek, first time taking the cover off to something like this. I wonder if I should connect the cartridge filter and pump "without" the filters while I slam and then install them after she cleans up a bit, is that a thing?

Thanks, I have used the Magic Eraser in the past but even it doesn't get the dirty waterline on the fibreglass steps and spa 100% clean. Thought maybe there would be something better. I keep my inground (18x36 vinyl ) spotless and the chemistry balanced, we did have a party on the weekend that...

Hello all, I don't think I had this issue 10 years ago when I had my pool installed, maybe it's an age thing? :) But I can't get rid of the scum (suntan lotion or whatever) line on my white 8' fibreglass stairs and my white fibreglass 4 seater Swim Up Spa. I have tried every bathroom/kitchen...

Doesn't sound silly to me, thanks for the help. :)

Another question if I may, I opened my pool early to prevent the water from turning green. If it's still cold outside 50 degrees and my water is still cold, how often do I need to run my pump? I have been running it for 4 hours every 2 or 3 days (instead of 6 to 8 hours a day) but wonder if...

Nice, thanks

Hello all, This is my first year opening my 18,500 gallon in ground saltwater pool with my Taylor kit. Water is still cold here in Canada but it's clear. My readings are as follows: PH - 7.2 to 7.4 Alkalinity - 80 to 90 Calcium Hardness - 60 CYA - has to be zero Free Chlorine - Has to be zero...

If the FC is 1ppm with the test kit and (nothing on the strip) I cannot see if it drops more than 1ppm overnight, correct? Looks like the generator is doing it's thing again, when I have built up the FC I can do the OCLT agreed?, I have added some Stabilizer also.

Hello all, I have been using strips and the pool shop to check my chemistry for 11 years. Splurged on a test kit and timing could not be better/worse. I have a 24,000 gallon SWG, vinyl pool, using my new test kit I was shocked at my results. Just a couple days ago my test strip showed plenty...

I may have not waited long enough for the vitamin C to do it's thing and started scrubbing. I'll do as suggested to a "T" after work today an let the sock sit without scrubbing.

If anyone was following this, I fixed my issue. I was told that there are little spacers or gaskets on the spa jets and if one fell off or was removed it would stop all jets from blowing bubbles. So I took each jet out and did not see any gaskets or spacers, put the jets back in carefully and...

Well the spots faded somewhat, I'll do another round on the weekend, thanks again.

I just happen to have a bottle of them, thanks.

Ok I hope you have heard some stupid things around here but this might take the cake. Last night I scrubbed off what I thought was algae on my fiberglass swim up spa with steel wool. Today the alleged algae was much worse but just in the spa area, my fiberglass stairs were fine. I believe what I...

Thanks, appreciate your time, both of you.

LOL, it's a lot easier to see zooming the pic on my phone. Spots are not slimy or rough, I will do the vitamin C tablet tomorrow if they come back as I have steel wooled them off again. I added the stabilizer already :(...what about this kit, I can get it right away as the other will take...