Any way to schedule intellicenter super chlorinate?

[PdInc]

Follow the SLAM process, followed by the Mustard Algae protocol.

Thank you, I did.

Though I didn't do this... "If you have underwater lights, they should be removed from their niche and the niche brushed out, and then the lights replaced."

My understanding was FC @ 2-3 ppm was the right level.
Could you please tell me what it should be?

Edit. Looks like I misread this chart. I guess 3-5 is the correct level?

 

[mknauss]

Thank you, I did.

Though I didn't do this... "If you have underwater lights, they should be removed from their niche and the niche brushed out, and then the lights replaced."

My understanding was FC @ 2-3 ppm was the right level.
Could you please tell me what it should be?

Edit. Looks like I misread this chart. I guess 3-5 is the correct level.


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FC/CYA Levels
Recommended Levels

 

[Jimrahbe]

My understanding was FC @ 2-3 ppm was the right level.
Could you please tell me what it should be?

P,

I can tell by that question that you have never done a SLAM. To do a SLAM you have to understand how to maintain the proper CYA to FC relationship for normal operation, as well as the level needed to run a SLAM.

Tell us what your CYA level is...

See this Chart. Note that there three tabs.. Standard Chlorine pools. Saltwater pools, and SLAM levels... all based on your CYA level

The Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid Relationship

Managing your cyanuric acid and Free Chlorine levels is key to stabilizing your pool. Learn how these two items affect each other.

www.troublefreepool.com

Keep in mind that a SLAM is a process, and can take days, depending on how much algae you have. It is not a one-time "dump in a bunch of chlorine," and you are done deal.


Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[PdInc]

Thank you.
Sure didn't take long for the algae to come back once the FC got down to 2.

Looks like another SLAM session.

 

[PdInc]

I can tell by that question that you have never done a SLAM. To do a SLAM you have to understand how to maintain the proper CYA to FC relationship for normal operation, as well as the level needed to run a SLAM.

That may be a tad strong of a statement.

As I first stated, I did wing the SLAM on the first attempt, but went by the book on the second attempt. My CYA (using strips) is 40-60. I SLAMMED according to the calculator and it lasted 5 days and 4 nights. It was checked regularly with the Taylor K1515A kit and added the bleach as needed to keep the numbers up till I passed the overnight FC test.

My mistake (I guess) was misreading the chart and letting the FC drop to 2. But I am surprised how fast the algae returned once the FC dropped.

 

[mknauss]

My CYA (using strips) is 40-60.

Sorry. If that is how you have tested your CYA level, you do not know what level CYA you have.

 

[PdInc]

OK, thanks.
I could search, but would you recommend a kit please that has the required CYA test?

 

[mknauss]

I suggest the TF-100 or Taylor K2006C. A proper test kit is needed to get the accurate water chemistry results needed to follow the TFP protocols.

 

[PdInc]

Thanks. New kit ordered.
I appreciate the help. I'll check the actual CYA and redo. (And keep FC up around 4 till then)

 

[Jimrahbe]

That may be a tad strong of a statement.

P,

I did not mean for my post to sound as harsh as it did when I re-read it...

The SLAM level for a CYA of 60 is 24 ppm, and I did not get the feeling that is what you did. Was I wrong???

I was trying to say that if you understood the relationship between your CYA and FC, you would not have thought that an FC of 2 to 3 was ok.

With a CYA of 60, your target FC is 4 ppm. This means you should try to keep your FC at 4 or above. You should look at the minimum FC of 3 as a cliff that you never want to fall off. When using a SWCG, if you try to keep your FC between 3 and 4 is just way too much work. Keeping your FC at 4 or above is pretty darn easy.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[PdInc]

No worries, thanks Jim.

The SLAM level for a CYA of 60 is 24 ppm, and I did not get the feeling that is what you did. Was I wrong???

I don't remember the exact #, but you may not be wrong. I think I was about 20.
I'll redo once I get the proper kit to know my CYA level.

Many thanks.