I have a question about heavy rains, does it mess things up? No joke we have been having "summer" thunderstorms almost every other day if not once a day. Is that maybe why its taking so long to clear up?
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It has minor effects, but not enough to through everything off from what I have read.
We set an intergalactic record for rainfall in May in Texas. The lake by us which hasn't been full since 2011 and was 13'low earlier this year is now 14' above flood stage and all spillways have been open for weeks. I have had to add CYA to my pool 3 or 4 times and salt at least twice from all the overflow. But, other than rain keeping the water cold there has not been any other impact in our pool.
I know rain lowers CYA so am I safe to add a bag of granular shock with bleach? I have about 12 lbs and would hate to waste it
Do a test on your water to see IF your CYA is low. Then use pool math to see how much to add IF your CYA is low. IF your CYA is low you can use the granular shock. Just make sure you know how much you need (using pool math)
Kim
Kim
You say you've been adding CYA. .. You need to remember that once you add CYA it can take up to a week to register on a test, so don't add too much or you'll have to drain some water!
It's looking good, keep on it!
It's looking good, keep on it!
I haven't added any CYA. I am sure the only reason why it is at 60 is because I found this site & the BBB method I was using powder shock.
Here is an updated pic of the pool. The color is really blue! Now how much longer are we guesstimated for total clarity? I can ALMOST see the bottom of the shallowest end!
Here is an updated pic of the pool. The color is really blue! Now how much longer are we guesstimated for total clarity? I can ALMOST see the bottom of the shallowest end!
It looks great! Clarity is hard to say. It could be a few days or it could be a week or so. We never know. The more you stay on the SLAM the faster it will go though.
Been checking at least twice a day, and adding bleach as needed. I am sure I am on some kind of watch list with how much I have bought! lol 
It's mainly patience at this point while your sand filter cleans the dead algae. There should be some articles on adding DE to the filter to help it clean better in Pool School. If you can point the jets in a way to improve circulation by removing dead spots, that can also help a little.
Unfortunately sand filters are the slowest type of filter to finish fine filtering the last bits of dead algae, adding a little DE after each backwashing can help speed the process though.
see Pool School - Add DE to a Sand Filter
see Pool School - Add DE to a Sand Filter
jcowart
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Best place to find DE in your case is a friend that has a DE filter. I gave a friend a solo cup last year and she is still using from it. Some Wal-Mart's and Lowe's have it. It will be in a box called filter media or filter aid.
I got mine at Lowes. It is a big box but VERY light. I could not even tell I used any at the end of the summer.
Kim
Kim
DaninFLA
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your CYA was high to begin with, so if you are getting a lower CYA from rain overflow and backwash, consider it a good thing.
I was able to pick up my box of DE powder at Home Depot for about $20. My sand filter had been running 24/7 for roughly a week and had not reduced the clouds in my water. 3 days with DE powder and constant backwashing made my water sparkle.
My CYA was 60 going through my SLAM process. I am planning to let it drift down over the season.
My CYA was 60 going through my SLAM process. I am planning to let it drift down over the season.
OK so I can see ALMOST the bottom of the shallow end! Progress... slow... but progress.
So, This is what my skimmer sock looks like every single day, is that DEAD algae?
So, This is what my skimmer sock looks like every single day, is that DEAD algae?
Also wanted to note that we had a very severe storm again today, added almost 5 in of water to my pool, fullest I have ever seen it (except when getting water hauled in) and those socks were NASTY. Fullest I have ever seen them of that tan/slightly greenish gunk!
Liv....I am really enjoying following your progress!
Keep it up!
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Keep it up!
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