Read, yes. Done, no, waiting for the test kit.
Tonight, I'm swapping filters to soak the filter that's cleaned the pool out overnight. Tomorrow I'll let run with a clean filter and a clean pool. Then we'll do the OCLT.
OCLT, does pump run or not?
Been Lurking, Going to Try, Wish Me Luck!
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Read, yes. Done, no, waiting for the test kit.
Tonight, I'm swapping filters to soak the filter that's cleaned the pool out overnight. Tomorrow I'll let run with a clean filter and a clean pool. Then we'll do the OCLT.
OCLT, does pump run or not?
- Jun 22, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Just thought it'd be a good idea to read up, if you hadn't, while you wait for your kit.
You're doing a good job keeping up on things!
You're doing a good job keeping up on things!
Glad your pool is clearing up! It is fine to keep your PH anywhere between 7.2 and 7.8. Just enter all your numbers in Poolmath and make sure that your CSI score is in range.
LOL! 
Lol, I'll try to get them tomorrow during daylight. Got home too dark to get a good picture. I'll get some before/after ones up, definitely have some before ones.
Regarding the 'cult' comment, yes, the chorus about the test kit can be a little off-putting to a new visitor. Part of that is just that it is important to have reliable test results, and people posting on a thread don't always read the previous posts... So, they make sure to mention the importance of the right test kit... yet again (!) from your p.o.v. Add a few posts using the word 'faith' and it's enough to make you wonder what the heck is going on here. Hopefully, as you spend more time here, you'll see that not only does the method work, but there is a lot of high quality advice, freely offered, on this forum.
As for trichlor pucks being evil (I think you said something of the sort) - no, that really is not the message here. The primary message is to understand what exactly is going on in your pool water, and then make educated decisions on what to add when. Pucks are (occasionally) used by many forum members - perfectly fine, as long as long as your water isn't already too high in CYA.
As for trichlor pucks being evil (I think you said something of the sort) - no, that really is not the message here. The primary message is to understand what exactly is going on in your pool water, and then make educated decisions on what to add when. Pucks are (occasionally) used by many forum members - perfectly fine, as long as long as your water isn't already too high in CYA.
Here are some images I got, but they are through the screen. And the Green one is after things started to get a little better.
Can't wait to do an OCLT and see if we are all clear, kids can't wait to swim, it's been a few weeks since we ran into pump problems.
Can't wait to do an OCLT and see if we are all clear, kids can't wait to swim, it's been a few weeks since we ran into pump problems.
As long as FC is below slam, pH is in range and you can see bottom clearly, swimming is okay. If FC is above normal, close to SLAM level then the suggestion is to not wear the good suit, just in case.
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How the heck do you keep that water in there? He, he, he. Love how the pic thing will sometimes do that. Makes for fun conversations!
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How the heck do you keep that water in there? He, he, he. Love how the pic thing will sometimes do that. Makes for fun conversations!
Yes pictures, whooo hooo lol. I can definitely see the difference, looking great. Keep it up.
These were sent to me by the co-owner of the pool... so watch your mouth...
USPS claims to have delivered my test kit... I assume I'll need to physically hold it in my hand to update my signature and keep the rapid dogs at bay.
USPS claims to have delivered my test kit... I assume I'll need to physically hold it in my hand to update my signature and keep the rapid dogs at bay.
No Rabid dogs here, Alex, I'm certain we've all had our shots. Just a lot of great members trying to help. You need to be nice though, or the teaching of the secret handshake, as jeff mentioned above, might have to be postponed. Just an FYI though all the cool kids who have clear pool, and the right test kit, know the secret handshake. Glad you got your kit in today though, now you can get er done. Have a nice day .
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