I just completed my first SLAM since joining TFP 3 years ago. I was both looking forward to it, and dreading it at the same time. Over the past couple years, I have read and re-read the process dozens of times, knowing it was only a matter of time until I would need to do it. In my case, it turns out my problem was my solar cover, which had developed a couple of separations that allowed water to enter and sit there and turn ugly and swampy, ultimately also entering into my pool before I realized it.
It took me four days and only 7 gallons of chlorine to complete. Actually, truth be told, I was probably done in three days, but I took it back up to full SLAM yesterday and did another OCLT last night just to confirm. This morning: 0 ppm chlorine loss, 0.0 CC, and crystal clear water. As a plus, a neighbor has volunteered to take the old solar cover to use to cover his winter firewood. Win-Win.
In any event, the process went totally as advertised... but I do have to admit I posted on here a couple times for guidance, or more accurately, someone to verify that I was on the right track. As usual, I don't think I waited more than 15 minutes for a member to jump in with help and encouragement.
Thanks TFP and everyone out there for what you do as we help each other out with our pools.
It took me four days and only 7 gallons of chlorine to complete. Actually, truth be told, I was probably done in three days, but I took it back up to full SLAM yesterday and did another OCLT last night just to confirm. This morning: 0 ppm chlorine loss, 0.0 CC, and crystal clear water. As a plus, a neighbor has volunteered to take the old solar cover to use to cover his winter firewood. Win-Win.
In any event, the process went totally as advertised... but I do have to admit I posted on here a couple times for guidance, or more accurately, someone to verify that I was on the right track. As usual, I don't think I waited more than 15 minutes for a member to jump in with help and encouragement.
Thanks TFP and everyone out there for what you do as we help each other out with our pools.
