Inheirited SWG Pool Cleanup Photojournal
- Thread starter RMoss
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- Feb 13, 2012
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Yeah, I like that idea.
Also, it occurred to me that I haven't posted a full set of test results. Here are this morning's readings:
FC 11.5
PH 7.0
TA 75
CH 75
CYA 80
Salt 3800
Borate unknown
After testing, I added bleach to shock level and borax to target PH of 7.2.
I can now see both main drains pretty clearly. It's still a little hazy in the deep end but it really is almost there. Will post another photo this evening.
My SWG is still giving me the Check Salt and Inspect Cell lights even though my salt is now well north of 3000. Kind of baffled by that one.
Also, it occurred to me that I haven't posted a full set of test results. Here are this morning's readings:
FC 11.5
PH 7.0
TA 75
CH 75
CYA 80
Salt 3800
Borate unknown
After testing, I added bleach to shock level and borax to target PH of 7.2.
I can now see both main drains pretty clearly. It's still a little hazy in the deep end but it really is almost there. Will post another photo this evening.
My SWG is still giving me the Check Salt and Inspect Cell lights even though my salt is now well north of 3000. Kind of baffled by that one.
If you look in the manual, I seem to remember there being a procedure for clearing errors...I'd look but hayward's site doesn't seem to be working.
I love the bleach pics and the 'TFP' Vitamin C test! :lol:
Looks like this is coming along splendidly. Can't wait for your 'crystal clear' after pics!
Looks like this is coming along splendidly. Can't wait for your 'crystal clear' after pics!
- Feb 13, 2012
- 56
Almost there... no pic today... out of town for a few days. Wife is adding some bleach while I'm gone. Hopefully when I get back it will be totally clear...
- Feb 13, 2012
- 56
Came back to a find out the pool has gone backwards just a bit. More cloudy, and slightly more green than before I left. Back to work...
- Feb 13, 2012
- 56
Think I'm basically done with the water cleanup process. Next up -- removing iron...
- Feb 13, 2012
- 56
If I'm honest.... no, I haven't checked all those yet. Mainly because we don't live in the house yet, so doing the OCLT is difficult. We move in this weekend, and then I can verify that.
I would keep it a shock level if possible till then. You don't want to give up the ghost now.
this was fun to watch! LOVE before and during and after pics. I really enjoyed the picture of the bleach bottles lined up. We almost filled our neighborhood dumpster with bleach bottles when we started using BBB.
I know this is probably the last thing you want to hear, but.... I would venture to say that your water clarity could still be improved quite a bit. I definitely second the suggestion of keeping your pool above shock level. Based on the appearance of the drains at the bottom of the deep end in the photo it looks as if you have a little further to go. Accurately performing the OCLT test is the only way to be sure.
RMoss said:
Think I'm basically done with the water cleanup process. Next up -- removing iron...
I agree with Jesse ... that is not clear water ... hopefully it is just dead stuff waiting to be filtered out.
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- Feb 13, 2012
- 56
Far be it from me to pass up good advice. Went ahead and shocked yesterday. Over a ~27 hr period with a good amount of sun, Chlorine went from ~20 to 11.5. CC was .5. Water looks better in person than in photo. Won't be able to do a real OCLT until Sunday, so will keep adding bleach when I can. House is 45 min away. Thanks, everyone 
RMoss said:Far be it from me to pass up good advice. Went ahead and shocked yesterday. Over a ~27 hr period with a good amount of sun, Chlorine went from ~20 to 11.5. CC was .5. Water looks better in person than in photo. Won't be able to do a real OCLT until Sunday, so will keep adding bleach when I can. House is 45 min away. Thanks, everyone
Looks good so far. Keep in mind that with a CYA of 80, you need to keep your FC above 21 ppm(according to the Pool Calculator) or 30 ppm (Chlorine/CYA chart). Starting it at shock level and letting it drop will just lengthen the process, and require more chlorine.
- Feb 13, 2012
- 56
Oh, forgot to mention but CYA has gone down some. I don't have the number in front of me but I believe it was around 70 or just under.
- Feb 13, 2012
- 56
Waiting on some ladder bumpers to come in, but went ahead and put the other accessories on:
Oh, and... SWAM in the pool today!!! Thanks everyone SO much for your help!
Oh, and... SWAM in the pool today!!! Thanks everyone SO much for your help!
- Feb 13, 2012
- 56
barelylegible said:
They are bright
Unfortunately, I'm already seeing some of the iron discoloration returning Not sure what I did wrong to cause that. Perhaps my PH got too high or I put in too much bleach too soon...Also, SWG still not working
I removed some white crusty stuff from the cell but it didn't help. Guess I'll have to try the acid wash, but I'm betting a new cell is in my future. Not a huge surprise, really, but still a bummer.