Hi, GeeGaw from deep east Texas

[Texas Splash]

That's okay on the thread title stuff. The MODS will fix it later. As for the stuff settling, your water looks great. It may just be dust or pollen settling into spots and creases around the liner. Unfortunately those smaller Intex pools don't have the best water circulation, so that may be part of the issue. You may have to just make it a habit to stir those quiet areas of the pool to ensure chemicals always make it to all parts. I don't think you are able to adjust your water return, but if you can, you may want to try that as well.

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Your last set of readings looked quite good, so I wouldn't think that stuff was algae or anything. Does it brush away easy like dust? If so, that's probably all it is. If it's really stubborn, then we can decide from there.

 

[geegaw]

The settlings come up with 3 passes with brush or vac. But it is coming back in 30 mint or less?

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Cya. Added Thur
Results have not changed at all.
I did add acid yesterday and today.

 

[Texas Splash]

I suspect the stuff that keeps settling is dust or pollen. Here's a couple quotes I use:

Pollen and dirt tends to accumulate in drifts on the floor in places with slower circulation and can often look fairly similar to mustard algae.

Dust/pollen will keep re-appearing, but will never accumulate on the walls of the pool. Also, dust will continue appearing at the same rate when you are at shock level.

Please see your other thread where I replied about your CYA and FC level.

 

[geegaw]

How much salt do I need for 5300 gal? My intex book only says 125 at the start. My test says I'm at 1840 now?? Where do I need to be? IV read 3000 , 2000 I'm not sure.

 

[Texas Splash]

The recommended amount is 2500ppm - 3000ppm, with 3000 ppm supposedly being ideal. That's for the salt readings. Perhaps your Intex book (125) is referring to the "amount" of salt you physically needed to add to reach that idea range?

 

[geegaw]

OK ty.
I checked under/behind steps and there is still dark green to black spots on backside if steps. But I can't reach it to clean and the spot I can reach won't come off even with scrubbing??

 

[Texas Splash]

That could be a trouble area for sure. Many folks have problems with ladders/steps. Is there any way those steps can come out of the pool to be cleaned?

 

[geegaw]

Maybe, but not today.
Is there any way to clean with shocking it? Even if I can't brush some areas?

 

[Texas Splash]

Elevating to SLAM level helps to make some algae more vulnerable, but there's no substitute for brushing/cleaning those hard-to-reach areas. Perhaps you could get the assistance of some family/friends with strong backs to wrestle those steps out for you? There have been some pool owners with steps that were later disassembled only to find a season or two of crud and muck stuck inside the steps and small compartments. Then they knew why they could never pass a SLAM.

 

[geegaw]

I know they r full of dark green stuff. I saw looking in tiny holes. I will figure it out. Tyvm

 

[Texas Splash]

If you find a buffet of algae in your steps, make sure to post a pic for us. TFP loves to show-off those types of things for other members who are learning or going through the same issues.

 

[geegaw]

OK
Fc 5
Ph 8
Ta 60
Cya 30

 

[Texas Splash]

Aside from the pH being a little high, those would be very good numbers ... unless you are doing a SLAM. I don't recall if you were doing a SLAM now or waiting, so ...
- If SLAMming now: Lower pH with acid to 7.2 and raise FC to 12 and keep it here.
- If you are waiting to do a SLAM, the simply lower pH to around 7.2-7.5 for now and maintain the FC at 4-5 ppm. Watch it close though. Our sun is quite strong today.

 

[geegaw]

OK thanks!

 

[geegaw]

Yesterday I didn't lose but 1 in fc. Now if I can get ph, ta, cya, right.
Just wondering, how is my fc holding so good if cya is so low?
Fc 4
Ph 8
Ta 40
Cya 30

 

[geegaw]

When it is time to add baking soda, what is best method?

 

[kimkats]

Baking soda is one of the easiest! Just throw it on top of the water! Broadcast it but make sure it hits the water. I was being silly and just threw it and the wind took some of it! LOL

Kim

 

[geegaw]

Thanks Kim
How are you today?
My results just now
Fc 5
Ph 7.4
Ta 60
Cya 30
And I Have added cya (last Thur.)
I added cya in a sock last time and got no increase at 24 oz. The time before I broadcast it around pool and it came right up in just a few hours?
Pool math says add 7.7 oz acid (so do i drop ph to 7.0 then raise ta with 25oz baking soda)?
What are the best cart. Filters? Am I cleaning mine to much if I clean them everyday? (I do)

 

[Texas Splash]

Geegaw, not to worry. Now you have the tools and knowledge to adjust your pH and TA accordingly. pH is always the most important, but it's good you tried to raise the TA a little as well. As for your FC, good question. I certainly most more than that yesterday. Blazin' hot here. As long as your testing is correct, then just rejoice that you only lost 1 ppm of FC. Every pool is different. Have a great day!

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Those are very good numbers. Give the CYA a little more time to register. As long as you're not losing too much FC, then you are fine.

 

[geegaw]

OK TY
It was 102° here.
That's why I was shocked!! So I will wait on cya beings fc us stable. I lowered my swg time to 7 last 2 nights and still fc comes up 5.
Have s great day!