Opening, do I really need to SLAM?

[zapados]

Finally tested my levels after dealing with a leaky filter. It's been very cold, but my water looks pretty clear. There is some debris on the bottom which I'm going to get up tomorrow.

My numbers are:
FC: 0
CC: oops, didn't test, assumed 0 since FC was 0.
TC: N/A due to above
CH: 75
TA: 50
CYA: 30
OTO: 0
pH: 7.0

Any recommendations on first steps? Since my water looks pretty clear, do I need to SLAM?

Thanks for all your help!

 

[jblizzle]

Why would you not SLAM to ensure there is nothing in the water?

If there is not much going in the water, then you would pass the 3 criteria very quickly.

 

[AimeeH]

If you don't see any algae, you shouldn't have to follow SLAM process. I would get that PH up. Use pool math and either washing soda or borax.


Edit

Jblizzle is right. I think we were typing at the same time. There is no harm in elevating FC upon opening just to be sure.

 

[woodyp]

An OCLT will tell you for sure.

 

[jblizzle]

An OCLT will tell you for sure.

And if you are going to do that, may as well do it at shock level

Might be that the "SLAM" only lasts 1 night and you are done.

 

[zapados]

Cool, sounds good, I'll SLAM first, then maybe toss in a little baking soda to bring up my TA and hopefully my pH a bit.

Do you think baking soda or soda ash would be better for my TA & pH levels?

After those are good, I'll maybe toss a floater in to bring the CYA up a bit, then I'm in maintenance mode!

What do you pro.s think?