SLAMing and waterbugs

[Towboattrash]

I'm off for the next week so I'm on it. It's supposed to rain all next week from like Sunday to Thursday so it may take a while. Picking up some DE tomorrow, just not sure about my gauge. It runs at about 9psi right after a backwash then not long after, say a few hours it's at 10psi. Then after a few days it'll be up to 12psi, never seen it above 12. I just ordered some replacement tests and a gauge though so as soon I get it I'll be replacing it. Might wait till I get the new gauge to start DE.


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[Patrick_B]

That's a good plan. If the gauge is iffy, best to replace and wait. Does the gauge go to zero when the pump is off just curiously? If it does, you may be good enough to use DE before the new one comes. Since you are off, you'll likely get this done by the end of that time frame.

 

[Towboattrash]

Yes it goes to zero. I'll give it a shot and keep a real good watch on it.

Patrick, thanks again for all the advice. Between this and the other info(pool school, etc.)on here, along with the real world applications of it all in other threads I truly feel like I'm learning something.


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[Patrick_B]

Hey, you are learning, and you already know more than you think. You're very welcome too, don't mention it.

Above all, the most important thing here is knowledge. Without it, the products, tests, whatever...don't matter. It's all about understanding what you put in, why, and what happens when you do. It's not complicated at all once you get some basics down, and you'll see, having a nice pool really isn't difficult at all.

 

[Towboattrash]

9:15am
FC: 21.5ppm
CC: 0ppm


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[Azgirl71]

Nice morning numbers! Keep at it!

 

[Towboattrash]

Gonna get it up to 25ppm, run a couple errands, pick up some DE and be right back at it.


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[Azgirl71]

Your doing great!

 

[Patrick_B]

Yep, just keep this up until the end.

 

[Towboattrash]

End of my sanity or...? Hehe
12:30pm
FC: 24ppm



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[Patrick_B]

Nope, this is the new chapter of your sane pool life. :lol:

 

[Towboattrash]

2:30 pm
18ppm added 32oz cal-hypo

About to do the deed with the DE. Mix 1/4 cup with water at a time till I raise pressure 1psi...correct?


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[Patrick_B]

Yea, see how that goes. Check in an hour and see where you are. If you lose a whole lot of flow, you'll know it's too much.

 

[Towboattrash]

got it. start wit a 1/4 cup, if little difference in pressure in an hour add another 1/4 cup. iff slow flow at any time backwash and try a little less. yes?

 

[Towboattrash]

guess my gauge is working. went from just below 12psi to about 13psi and good flow in skimmer after 1/2 cup DE. will check in an hour and see where its at.
assuming as long as im getting good flow in skimmer and psi isn't too high I don't need to backwash.

 

[Towboattrash]

had to backwash, 14psi and the skimmer door was bouncing and trying to close... oops. maybe just a 1/4 cup.

 

[Towboattrash]

6:00pm
FC: 23ppm

1/4 cup DE went from little under 12psi to a little over 12psi. 2 hours later 13psi and good flow. Will keep an eye on it till dark then I'll backwash and add same in the morning.


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[Azgirl71]

Good looking number. You are doing great.

 

[Towboattrash]

I like em. Now if it'll just clear!!! Lol i know, I know...." Patience grasshopper"


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[Azgirl71]

I like em. Now if it'll just clear!!! Lol i know, I know...." Patience grasshopper"


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Yes patience is the key. I remember being at this point too, but it will all be worth it in the end.