I have been slamming my pool for 4+ days but it never gets past a milky aqua color. I can only see about 12 inches down. Doesn't seem to be any debris. Of course in FL I'm getting pretty good rains to complicate the issue. The vinyl walls feel like sandpaper with what I assume is calcium buildup. Any suggestions?
Aqua milk
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Welcome crich!
To really be able to help you, we need more information. Can you provide a full set of results, but especially your FC and Cya numbers since you are doing a SLAM?
To really be able to help you, we need more information. Can you provide a full set of results, but especially your FC and Cya numbers since you are doing a SLAM?
Welcome to TFP!
Yes, probably calcium scale. Focus on completing the SLAM now and we can work on the scale after. Did you lower PH before beginning the SLAM? How often are you testing FC and raising it back to SLAM level? Are you brushing daily? Pump running?
Here is the process just in case, Pool School - SLAM - Shock Level And Maintain
Yes, probably calcium scale. Focus on completing the SLAM now and we can work on the scale after. Did you lower PH before beginning the SLAM? How often are you testing FC and raising it back to SLAM level? Are you brushing daily? Pump running?
Here is the process just in case, Pool School - SLAM - Shock Level And Maintain
I did not lower the pH as I started before I received my Test Kit (new to Forum and was listening to pool store). Just tested:
FC: 31
CC:1.5
pH: 7.8
CYA: 37
CH: 150
TA: 150
Salt:4000 PPM
Pump running continuously. Brushing. Tested FC before bed last night(33 FC).
FC: 31
CC:1.5
pH: 7.8
CYA: 37
CH: 150
TA: 150
Salt:4000 PPM
Pump running continuously. Brushing. Tested FC before bed last night(33 FC).
If possible, could you post some pics? Hopefuly you have been talking them all along, but if not, please take some now and post them. Especially of an area like steps or of something going into the pool like a pole.
I believe you are doing better than you think. Your FC is a little too high. I would let it drift down to somewhere around 20 ppm or a bit less......you'll save on some chlorine and be almost as effective.
Now, how did your FC get so high? Are you dosing according to PoolMath. Let us know.
We'll tweak your other numbers a bit later.
Disregard the rain.....it has virtually no affect on your pool. As advised, address the calcium later.
It is mandatory that you keep your FC up around 20 ppm with frequent additions.
Are you bvrushing and vacuuming?
Is it clearer today than yesterday?
Can we see some pics?
Now, how did your FC get so high? Are you dosing according to PoolMath. Let us know.
We'll tweak your other numbers a bit later.
Disregard the rain.....it has virtually no affect on your pool. As advised, address the calcium later.
It is mandatory that you keep your FC up around 20 ppm with frequent additions.
Are you bvrushing and vacuuming?
Is it clearer today than yesterday?
Can we see some pics?
Thought I was following PoolMath but obviously being a newbie I made a mistake somewhere but I'm not sure where. I'm not seeing a visible improvement (seems like it has been about the same for 3 days or so) but that may be due the variety of cloudy and sunny days. I don't have an autovac and I cannot see the bottom to vac. Doesn't seem to be hardly any debris or gunk when I net. I'll post some pics when the rain dies down.
Not sure if it's any consolation, but my pool did the foaming thing when I first started brushing routine. It cleared up after a few days.
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- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
that would explain the "suds" look using splashless bleach, it has soap like substance in it...
Don't know what "splashless" bleach is. Been using liquid chlorine. Foaming has disappeared since this am. Seems to do it in the morning then clear. FC was at 23 this am. Slight drop at noon (.5). Thanks for all the feedback! I want to believe I am making progress but just doesn't look like it right now....being patient.
Question: Shouldn't my filter pressure be rising with all the work it is doing? I rarely backwash it. The sand is less than a year old. Is it possible that my filter is channeling?
Question: Shouldn't my filter pressure be rising with all the work it is doing? I rarely backwash it. The sand is less than a year old. Is it possible that my filter is channeling?
I haven't seen a lot of debris or algae in your pool so I wouldn't expect a rapid rise in pressure on your filter.
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
Kim, I dont think anyone has mentioned adding DE....
If you think it may be channeled you could do a deep clean on your sand filter.. it has me perplexed on why it would be foaming, your numbers dont look to high, your PH is a little high and your TA is up there.. with muriatic acid you can take both down...
hmmmmm, I wish I knew the answer...
Can you list anything you might have put in the pool the week or two prior to the start of your SLAM? If I recall, a few years ago, that foaming is similar to what I got when I added algaecide.
Before I found you guys the pool store told me to shock with two packages of powdered "shock". Wish I still had the packaging. Not sure what was in it. That was at least a week ago.
Here is a link to adding DE to your sand filter
Pool School - Add DE to a Sand Filter
Make sure you can be there to baby sit it just in case your filter does not like how much you put in.
BUT I would do a deep clean of your filter to start with:
Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter
Good luck!
Kim
Pool School - Add DE to a Sand Filter
Make sure you can be there to baby sit it just in case your filter does not like how much you put in.
BUT I would do a deep clean of your filter to start with:
Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter
Good luck!
Kim