Rookie pool owner--update with test kit #s
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Is your CC 1.0 (two drops)? 0.1 doesn't sound correct
If so, you need to do a little SLAM to clear out that last bit of partially oxidized algae/debris.
If so, you need to do a little SLAM to clear out that last bit of partially oxidized algae/debris.
Whoops that should be TC 19--didn't remove the . (writing down the results as my husband was doing the test and got wrote it down wrong)
Okay, so if I'm doing the SLAM and I'm already above shock level from adding bleach from last night should I just leave it be or should I be adding something tonight. It's rainy and no sun today if that matters. Should I be adding anything to adjust the pH?
Yes extra drop
Yes extra drop
No, if you are at or above your SLAM/shock level for your CYA, you are good to go. When slamming, FC is really your only priority.
IIRC, A weak sun will reduce the speed at which your CC will go away.
How does the water look today?
IIRC, A weak sun will reduce the speed at which your CC will go away.
How does the water look today?
I have the cover on, so from what I can tell it looks fine. It's never been overly cloudy or anything...just the algae at the bottom--which is still there because it's been raining for two days and I haven't gotten a chance to get out there and vacuum. It looks like I may get a little break in the rain here so I may get out there right now.
If I check the levels in the morn and FC remains the same--are these levels all swim-able? Should I up the pH?
If I check the levels in the morn and FC remains the same--are these levels all swim-able? Should I up the pH?
If you will brush those spots of algae off the floor you will speed the SLAM process and I will be very surprised if your FC remains the same tomorrow AM.
I would also remove the cover while SLAMing
I would also remove the cover while SLAMing
Husband's out scrubbing w a brush now. Should I keep the cover off even though it's rainy? We may get a few more showers tonight. What is the reason for removing the cover when SLAMing (for some reason I always thought I had to keep the cover on for the most part). Is it for the benefit of the sun?
This site has been so helpful!!!!!
This site has been so helpful!!!!!
AND one more question (shocker!)
When I looked up the Chlorine/CYA chart I was looking at the non-swg pools--I have swg. On the chart there is no level 40-just 60 and above with a FC shock of 24. Should I be doing something here? My CYA is 40 and FC is 18
When I looked up the Chlorine/CYA chart I was looking at the non-swg pools--I have swg. On the chart there is no level 40-just 60 and above with a FC shock of 24. Should I be doing something here? My CYA is 40 and FC is 18
The cover may be preventing all of the CC from being driven off by the sun light. It's part of the process. The sun drives off the FC and the CC. yWhen you want the CC to go away, leave the cover off. When you get clean, you will be able to leave it one.
You can leave the cover on at night as there isn't any sun anyway. Traps what heat you have built up.
As you are still in the SLAM process, leave your CYA where it's at. You can address the SWG and it's increased CYA requirements when your SLAM is 100% complete. A higher CYA will make your SLAM require more chlorine.
You can leave the cover on at night as there isn't any sun anyway. Traps what heat you have built up.
As you are still in the SLAM process, leave your CYA where it's at. You can address the SWG and it's increased CYA requirements when your SLAM is 100% complete. A higher CYA will make your SLAM require more chlorine.
Oooh, gotcha! I'll leave it off for a bit while we have a bit more daylight (what there is, anyway--it's pretty clouded over) and put it back on tonight.
This morning we are at FC 17.5 and CC .5. The water looks clear, yet there is still algae growing at the bottom 
I'm curious--how can I tell if this is mustard algae (or does it really not matter because I'm SLAMing anyway). It looks like dirt--but if you scoop it out it's definitely not.
Is the FC too high to swim in? I've taken the cover off and it looks like it will be a nice sunny day (finally!) so I'm guessing some of the FC will be eaten up by the sun.
I'm curious--how can I tell if this is mustard algae (or does it really not matter because I'm SLAMing anyway). It looks like dirt--but if you scoop it out it's definitely not. Is the FC too high to swim in? I've taken the cover off and it looks like it will be a nice sunny day (finally!) so I'm guessing some of the FC will be eaten up by the sun.
That's almost surely dead algae. Vacuum it out of there....it's part of the SLAM process.
Okay! It was just a little frustrating to see more crud on the bottom.
Okay to swim--yay or nay? Kids are chomping at the bit to get in!
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Okay to swim--yay or nay? Kids are chomping at the bit to get in!
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Vacuum the dead algae up and if your FC is below shock level go swim.
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You can see the bottom and if your FC is below shock 
swim away, it might even help to get the stuff moving around. Keep filtering.
swim away, it might even help to get the stuff moving around. Keep filtering.