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I'm pretty sure the power is run correctly. There is a separate power center for the IC. Electric runs from main pool control panel to the IC power center, to the IC. I just doubled checked & there are no lights on the IC (pumps not running). What did you see that makes you think the power...

After having an IC40 installed late this summer, I finally figured out why I couldn't get it to produce enough chlorine. I was trying to control it with my Easytouch, and the installer didn't hook it up to the ET! So for now I am controlling it on the IC, but would like to figure out how to wire...

I started SLAMMING 2 days ago. But thanks.

FOUND MY ALGAE!!!!!! So in all this there was one thing I hadn't gotten around to doing yet, removing & checking behind my lights. Since it was cooler today & not much sun (I've been getting burnt) I decided to do it. The pool light had quite a bit a dirt in it, but looked ok. The I...

So my husband asked a question tonight I wasn't sure of the answer to. Could evaporation and the autofill on our pool account for the amount of FC drop (6-7 ppm) I see daily? On an unrelated note, I am feeling frustrated! I've been working so hard to get this pool in balance & we've got...

Rechecked my FC at 7:30 this am = 12.0. No sun on pool until around 10 AM. Last night's test was at 10P. Is the OLCT valid below shock level? If so, looks like I failed this one.

Will do. Thanks.

Yes, I passed the OLCT. FC only dropped by 0.5. I didn't really feel like I needed to SLAM, because my pool was crystal clear & my beginning FC was high, but did based on recommendations on the above referenced thread. I understand about the TA number, but I should keep it at a number that...

Over the past week, I have been getting my CYA down, then I SLAMMED (using cal-hypo to help raise my CH). Now I'm not sure what my next step should be. For full history, see Prev owner messed up pool chemistry - how many gallons where to start? Current readings: FC. 13.5 CC. 0.5 pH. 8.0+...

I was re-reading the SLAM instructions and am confused. What did you see that makes you say I need to SLAM?

I went through all the info the previous owner left yesterday. No such luck!:( The ground water level is what I am worried about, being in the Houston area. And I don't have a tarp big enough to do the tarp method. I will check my CYA level tonight or in the morning after the new water...

Thanks, guys. I knew it was smaller than the last pool I had, but not 8300 gallons! I drained 6" & am refilling. I will repeat daily until the CYA is reasonable.

Prev owner messed up pool chemistry - how many gallons & where to start? Hi all! Just moved into this house last week, have owned it for a month. Previous owner used a pool service, and we have continued it while we move in & get a handle on things. I have used BBB on my previous pools in...

At a previous house, we had a polaris 280 our daughter named Sir Leroy Black (yes the black one) - don't know why! But when she was swimming & he touched her she'd always scream that Leroy was trying to take advantage of her (not in those words, mind you!) We just finished our pool at the new...

Thanks. I knew I had read a way to get a better reading on the cya, just couldn't remember. Haven't decided whether we will winterize or not. In any case we want to keep it open until end of Oct, so it would probably be better to take care of it now. :(

@ chemgeek: Although I have a separate cya tube, yes, the scale is like that shown in your pic. The water level had not reached the mark for 100, was 2/3 up to it. @ 257Wby Mag: Pool School recommends a CH level of 220-320 for fiberglass pools. Mine was 60 before adding calcium. I read...

FC -over 5.0 ( don't have the FAS-DPD yet - I know I need to get it.) pH - 7.8 TA - 100 CH - 250 CYA - over 100 Salt - 4500 ( per Leslie's) New fiberglass SWG pool. I added 10 bags of salt when we opened 3-4 weeks ago. SWG was happy until I added hardness increaser, then it started flashing...

Should I get the FAS-DPD reagents (R-0870 & R-0871) too? I've never used them, mainly cause they aren't available locally & I'm horrible about getting around to ordering stuff online!

Just pool salt - plain sodium chloride. I usually get it at Atwood's, but was in a hurry & Leslie's is right by my office. I pretty much knew which reagents to look for - just forgot to check that it had all the tubes! (We just sold a house that had a pool & I used TFP's awesome advice when we...

Re: Funniest/ most ridiculous thing the pool store has told CYA of 100 is way low, basically nothing.

Forgot to mention, I did start adding salt already - 80 lbs so far.

PB just finished our fiberglass pool and told me to start adding salt & stabilizer/balancer. Based on reading several of the forum topics, I went to the pool store near my office & bought a full test kit, 5 bags of salt to start and 8 pounds of dichlor. I used the Taylor test kit on a...

Bought a house with pool in June. Never had a pool before & have kept it beautiful thanks to lurking on TFP! Finally registered because even after reading most of the closing topics, I am still unsure whether to close or not. The previous owner said he never closed the pool, just used the...