Another day, another SLAM

[Wobblerlorri]

Today's readings were all over 13.0 FC, 0.0 - 0.5 CC. Pool is looking sparkly and clear. Still dead algae on the bottom of the pool, which will be swept and vac'ed tomorrow, along with getting the new skimmer installed.

Wondering if I'll pass OCLT tomorrow...

 

[frogabog]

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Sorry for the lapse in updates! To catch up, I didn't pass OCLT, CC was 1.5. So the SLAM continues.

Over the weekend I realized I really should get the PVC pipes my husband used to build a platform under the steps out of the pool. We were going to put the weights on them, but they just rolled off. I had forgotten about them completely, then while standing around waiting for my son to get the silicone caulk for the new skimmer, I happened to stare at the steps and thought. "You know, I should get those pipes out. I bet they're full of algae."

My son got them out, and sure enough, they were full of algae. Dead, live, half dead, making TONS of poofage in the pool! It was a sight. A horrible, horrible sight.

So essentially SLAM has started all over. What fun. But then, if I weren't such an idiot this wouldn't have happened.

But then again, if it weren't for TFP teaching me what to do, I'd be in a real mess.

 

[frogabog]

You'll probably see some good progress now that the algae is in the high FC water. I bet they're already mostly dead. Imagine if you'd forgotten about them for another week...

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Don't even SAY that! Hubby's already confused with how long the SLAM has lasted (a solid week now). I don't know what he's worried about -- we've got the chlorine and he's only doing the bedtime test and dose. Spouses, I swear sometimes...

 

[frogabog]

Well now you know why your precise execution of SLAM has been so difficult/lengthy. Answers are liberating!

 

[Wobblerlorri]

FC staying up around 13 today so far. Water is gin clear. CC 0.5. Moved the steps and swept and brushed behind them, big ol' pile of stuff back there, mostly leaves and such. Vacuumed somewhat successfully with new suction setup that came with the new skimmer. Not much else to do today but hope my FC holds overnight. And wish I had a suction side pool cleaner, specifically a Polaris 360.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Pool had dropped to 15 after the midday addition by nightfall. Added 0.5 c chlorine to reach 16. This morning's FC was 16 and CD was 0.0. SLAM IS likely done, but will raise chlorine to 16 tonight and do official OCLT.

 

[frogabog]

How's the water look? What happens when you brush?

 

[Wobblerlorri]

It's gin clear and there is no poofing at all! I think the sand filter really helped out with this S LAM.

 

[frogabog]

That is good news! Sounds like you nailed it!

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I'll get some pics tomorrow after I vacuum. RA is kicking my behind today, probably thunderstorms later today and tonight. On the one hand, free fill water. On the other hand, diluting my water and introducing who knows what to it!

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Pics of the fresh clean pool! Of course, a thunderstorm came through, knocked a bunch of seed pods into the pool, and now it looks like I never vacuumed it at all...


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Not as blue as it could be, it was pretty cloudy. But I love my pool. So much!

 

[gonfishin]

Lorri, how do you like those fountains? I’ve been looking at them, but hesitate buying.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

They're great! They lose some oomph when they get in the shade, but in the sunlight they produce fountains up to 18" tall. I think they actually do help with cooling off the pool. Be sure to get this type:

Amazon.com: Viajero 2021 4W Solar Fountain with 3000mAh Battery Backup, Latest Upgraded Fix Floating Waterlevel Switch Solar Powered Water Pump for Bird Bath Birdbaths Garden Backyard Pond Pool Outdoor : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com: Viajero 2021 4W Solar Fountain with 3000mAh Battery Backup, Latest Upgraded Fix Floating Waterlevel Switch Solar Powered Water Pump for Bird Bath Birdbaths Garden Backyard Pond Pool Outdoor : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

It has a better solar grid and tolerates cloudy days better. I have two different brands, and the Viajero brand works way better.

 

[frogabog]

Purty camo.

The contrast is striking.

You got that pool. Nicely done!

 

[frogabog]

I feel like you're the first camo TFP pool.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I've sure never seen a camo pool anywhere else!

I've got the official weird pool of TFP!!

 

[gonfishin]

Thanks, Lorri.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

How annoying!!! Could algae be back? I went out to hang some CYA today and I see more dead algae on the floor of the pool! I had let the chlorine start to drift down, but tonight I'm having hubby bring it back up to 16. Will this SLAM never end???!?!!!