Lol, so I'm very new to doing things the TFP way (and pretty new to having a pool at all). I've read a ton and now I'm trying to SLAM my pool (after some instructions I was given on a different thread). I have a couple questions I couldn't find the answers to. First of all, how do I add chlorine? It's 12.5% liquid chlorine. So far I've just poured it in front of the jet but wanted to make sure that's okay. And when should I backwash my sand filter? Thanks!
Another dumb question...
- Thread starter Desire5292
- Start date
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,209
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
You're doing good on the chlorine....pour slowly in front of the return jet and let the pump run 20-30 minutes afterwards.
For the filter, you should backwash when your pump pressure increases 25% from your clean baseline pressure. For example, if your pump pressure is 10 lbs. after backwashing, it's time to do it again when you get to about 13 lbs.
Best of luck on the SLAM and don't hesitate to post questions.
For the filter, you should backwash when your pump pressure increases 25% from your clean baseline pressure. For example, if your pump pressure is 10 lbs. after backwashing, it's time to do it again when you get to about 13 lbs.
Best of luck on the SLAM and don't hesitate to post questions.
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,209
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
Desire...
Looking back on my post, I probably should have mentioned that since your in the middle of a SLAM, you should continue to run your pump until the SLAM process is complete. The 20-30 minute run time is for daily (non-SLAM) additions. Sorry for the confusion.
Yes! Keep the pump running 24/7!!
Don't forget to brush the pool at least once a day. Twice if you can swing it!
Kim
Don't forget to brush the pool at least once a day. Twice if you can swing it!
Kim