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Test results were.. FC-4.5 PH-8.0 TA-1100 CH-330 CYA-75 Salt-3000 I tested the TA 3 different times and got the same result, thinking I may need a new testing kit? Water is definitely cloudy but I don't see any scaling. We have a lot of foliage around the pool and yard area so we get a...

Thanks JRB100, makes me wonder if I doubled up bags or something similar on my power vac if that would help. I know it pulls the dirt off the bottom because you can see it filter right through the mesh at the top...

Hey all, we have a Lab that's in the pool darn near 365 days a year. Of course with that brings an accumulation of dirt on the bottom. We use a power vac to clean the debris and such but it won't grab the dirt with the fine mesh bag (duh). Looking for suggestions on how to efficiently clean the...

Thank you Texas Splash, current conditions are heavy downpour, pool overflowing, lol. It's a mess.

Started my SLAM yesterday and then the skies opened up last night but I need to get the pool back to a reasonable water level. I understand that some dilution isn't a concern as long as I keep my shock FC but with a several more inches on the way, I don't know quite what to do? Thanks in advance

Never mind, I got it. :rolleyes:

Hello all, I have a check system light on telling me to check salt cell. My salt has dropped 400ppm in the last few days. The system has a Hayward Smartpure sanitizer that I have removed, inspected and cleaned with a hose. I did not see any build up whatsoever in the sanitizer therefore I didn't...

YippySkippy, thanks for the explanation on salt and deicer. I will find some calcium hardness at the local big box store and add some. Regarding the question "is your SWG asking for more salt", I really don't know but the system check light is on and states to check cell. That, I assume, either...

Here are my latest numbers; FC- 6 ph- 8.0 TA- 80 CYA- 50 CH- 310 Salt- 3000 Pool Math tells my to add; 2 cups of MA to bring my ph down, 58oz of stabilizer to raise CYA, 66oz of Calcium Chloride (or 125oz of Dilhydrate) to raise CH, and finally 35lbs of salt to increase salt level. My...

First I'd like to thank you all for the wealth of information on this forum. You have guided me through the first summer of pool ownership without fail, through some pretty intimidating times. i've even gotten 2 neighbors seeking the wisdom on this forum. I have two questions; Inside the...

Passed the OCLT! :cool: Morning numbers FC-8 CC- .5 (I'm sure it's less, quarter of a drop would have made the water clear) ph- 7.8 TA- 60 CH- 320 CYA- 30 NACL- 3300 Temp- 73 PoolMath is telling me to get the numbers that are suggested on this site for my setup to add.. TA- 26oz Baking Soda...

Oly, it was 3ppm.

Thank you, ordered!

I used vaseline, no luck

I'm sure it' been brought a million times. I just cleaned the cartridges and after putting everything back together 3 times, It's still leaking at the collar. Any tips?

Sort of.. I just added 175oz of bleach to SLAM to an FC of 10.. I also have some conditioner in to get my CYA to 30, then pull it out, don't go past 30.. then, keep up the SLAM throughout the day to 10. Do I have that right? If I ever have this algae problem again and my CYA was 70, I would...

Oh man I don't know how comfortable I am with that, but I'll do my best. Back to that Chlorine/ CYA Chart.. As my CYA comes up to say 70, I'm to SLAM the pool to an FC of 28?

Sweetgrass baskets aren't cheap as you know. And if anything I owe you several beers when I get up your way. Regarding lights, ladders and weir doors, I'm not sure if that's humor... I have no ladders, I can't get to the lights and I'm not sure what a weir door is... Ahh, never mind, I googled...

Yes it gets pretty cloudy so I doubt is 0. 173oz of bleach going in, and bring back to shock level a couple times today if I'm understanding...

My numbers are as follows for the TFP SLAM FC- 4 ph- 7.2 CYA- less than 30 Since I'm in a quasi SLAM (did it wrong the first time w/ pool shock from the store), the SLAM info states to get a good ph prior to starting, I'm not sure how accurate my ph test is now. Another thing.. Richard stated...

Failed the OCLT But I think I'm getting a pretty good handle on this. Back to the SLAM process the TFP way. Thank you to everyone for the help.

Roger that on the OCLT! How about cleaning these cartridges this weekend? Should I wait a week?

Oh, and one last question.. I read somewhere on this site (I think) to not clean the cartridges for 7 days.. I'd like to do that as soon as possible?

According to Pool Math, to increase the CYA, I'm to add 28oz of conditioner... Pool Math also states to add the following to get to my optimum level... ph is 7.2 want 7.5 add 10oz of soda ash TA is 60 want 70 add 19oz of baking soda CH is 310 want 350 add 47oz of calcium chloride CYA is 50...

Okay, after my confusion and mistakes, here are the details of the pool now that the FC is below 10 after the shock a couple days ago. Pool is crystal clear, sunny day near 80, no visible signs of algae whatsoever. Pump has been running 24 hrs a day, SWG is at 0%. FC- 7.4 CC- 0 ph- 7.2 TA- 60...

10-4 So to have a starting baseline, I'm cutting off the SWG and leaving the pump filter running at 60%, 24/7... No more conditioner as per the pool store guy.

I used Jasco Green Muriatic Acid, nothing on the bottle but the website states 20% hydrochloric acid. I did not use pool math however I did use the Taylor Acid Demand test chart. I'm not touching another chemical until I run it by TFP members from now on. Once I feel I'm getting a handle on...

Yes, the pool is crystal clear, I can see definition of anything in the deep end. I've already put 1 gal of Muriatic Acid to adjust the ph per the Taylor Acid Demand Test.. Guess I'm in trouble? Is there anything I should do?

Morning test results after the shock fiasco.. FC- 14 CC- 0 ph- 8.0 (acid demand was 15 drops) TA- 90 CH- 330 CYA- 30 SI- 0.5 Notes; Pool water is clear, algae is not noticeable by the eye Maintenance; cut the SWCG down 50% Chemicals; based on the Acid Demand test, added 1gal of Muriatic Acid...

Thanks for the encouragement Mike.