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Pics to come soon. The pool is clear and in working order! I will post updated test readings soon.

I will be buying the DE tomorrow. Where are the best places to buy DE? Also, We got a lot of rain today. Could that affect my pH? I know I am only supposed to worry about my FC and CC now but didnt know if it was worth mentioning? Y'all have been great!

Day 7 I am not getting sand in my pool, only a little in my field after backwash and rinse. Just didn't know how much is normal. Any idea how to clear up the pool once the water is clean?

I have been using the rinse setting. I guess I should have been clearer in my description, my apologies. My backwash and rinse drain runs I to my field and it leaves a little sand on the ground by the pipe. I have heard a little loss of sand is normal when backwashing and rinsing but not sure...

OK I read the article and have a couple questions. Pardon my ignorance, but when y'all refer to the skimmer, is that the two pool skimmers I have on the deck of my pool or the main skimmer at the pump? Also, where can I purchase DE for pool use? Only the pool store? Ans another question, I seem...

Day 6 of SLAM. This was taken this morning. I feel like it is getting better but not as fast as I expected, or as fast as I have seen others near my condition in the inspirational threads. Could I be missing something? I add bleach to reach FC 16 at least twice (usually 3 times),daily. I brush...

Hayward sand filter running 24/7

Day 5 of SLAM.

Day 3 of SLAM. Bleach jug graveyard! - - - Updated - - - I added some fill water to replace loss from backwashing and rinse. Do I need to check my PH again or can I assume because the PH was OK when I tested my fill water that the PH is still OK in the pool?:

Day two of SLAM

Very helpful read, thanks!

Ok once my SLAM is complete I will post some pics.

I am one day into a SLAM but am already thinking about my clean pool soon to come. My pool was built in the early 90s and the white plaster has come off in places exposing the concrete beneath. I am hoping to resurface in a few years but didn't know if anyone has ever used this product to...

OK that's a relief. And thanks pabeader for the profile and pic help, meant to say it yesterday but forgot.

Retested.... FC 17 CC 1 PH 8.2 (What!?!) My wife and I both looked at the PH last night and it was plain as day 7.2-7.3. How could it have increased? Could the MA not have dispersed well when I took my reading last night? Will this affect my SLAM or can I add more MA mid-SLAM?

The SLAM has begun! I will take daily progress pics!

It is supposed to put my FC at 16, which I think is the correct shock level for 29000 gallons.

Pool Calculator says I need 7 jugs (96 oz). Do I add it all at once or half now and half tonight? Also, how long do I wait after adding before I take another reading?

I did not have enough bleach to start the SLAM last night. I will start this afternoon. The most recent levels were fill water levels taken at my kitchen sink. I can retake those today too to confirm they are right or wrong. What are typical levels for fill water and what is the benefit to...

Here is a pic. - - - Updated - - - So once I add the bleach, how long do I wait before I take a reading?

OK fill water levels are...... PH 7.5 FC 2.5 CC .5 CH 175 TA 110

PH is down to 7.2-7.3. Which test do I do for my fill water? Just PH or the whole thing? I am using an android mobile device.

PH down to 7.5 Added just a bit more MA. I'll post back numbers after dinner!

MA added and brushed. I wish I could show y'all how green it is. I am taking pics so I will post them when I get to a desktop and build my profile. Just imagine dark green lake water. That would be pretty close. I will post new PH in a bit.