Ok, opinions... dump chlorine slowly in front of return or put it into the skimmer?
Bought a pool, CYA > 200
- Thread starter rls
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 58,351
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
And it is best to not add CYA via the skimmer. The use of a sock with the dry powder in it hung in front of a return is much better.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,351
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Yeah I updated my response with a qualifier.
I know it's not the recommended way, but since it's not harmful (like the other chemicals), just wasteful, if the pool owner backwash's their filter media within a few days after. =)
SLAM has begun! CYA is now at 30 after filling all the way and vacuuming to drain. Amazing since is was over 200.
Ok to have Polaris mix water?
Ok to have Polaris mix water?
As far as I know, yes it is. As long as you keep the FC close to shock Level for your CYA [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]
That is FANTASTIC CYA for SLAM Process!
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,789
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Yes, the Polaris can be in there. Remember though it's no substitute for good old-fashioned brushing and vacuuming. Also, don't forget those ladder rungs/steps and behind any large light fixtures. Algae can be a tricky thing.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,789
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
That will be a learning period. At first you might re-test the FC in about an hour. If it held very close to 12 (your SLAM level), then next time you might be able to wait longer. At some point you hope to get where you test the FC every few hours and it holds quite well. But early on, the intervals will be sooner. IN either case, simply bump it back up as required and do your best to maintain it between work, shopping, etc.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,789
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Possibly. Also check the calculator "WEIGHT" field on the FC row to ensure it shows the correct percentage of bleach being used. By default it might show 6%.
What are the actual measurements of your pool?
Length : width : avg depth (deep+shallow/2) Just to help double check if you want =)
Length : width : avg depth (deep+shallow/2) Just to help double check if you want =)
Originally I was 35000.
40’ x 21’
Shallow end is 3’ of water. Just measured.
Deep end is 7.75’ just measured.
But the corners aren’t perfectly square.
33800
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,789
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Well, as time goes on you will probably adjust the dosage amounts to where you dial-in the exact pool size. As a comparison, my pool is 16 x 40 ft, about 3 -3.5 at the shallow end, and 7 ft at the deep (minus a few inches for the skimmer), and it's rated at 17,888.