Hello all, I need some help with my update. Let me fill you in. So I started the slam and have been keeping track of all of my tests and additions. I ran out of reagent two days ago and had to essentially give it my best guess for a day and a half until the new reagent came. I pretty much added a quart to a half a gallon every two to three hours when I didn't have my test. Now that I have it back I've been able to monitor the slam from 1245 yesterday. My pool's CYA was 50. My pool is one year old and this is the cleanest and most clear it has ever been! There was wind in this photo but when the water is still, I can see the 8 foot deep end just like the 3 foot end.
1245: 17.5 - added a little over a quart - measured by eye - is this normal?
1410: 23.0
2045 12.5 (I had to work) - added 1 gallon and 2 cups - again by estimation and eye
2315 24.5 (my filter timed out at sometime and I turned it back on)
0545 (today) 17.5 ONCLT of 7ppm. 1 quart added
0830 23.5
1030 12.5 - a little over 1 gallon was added - bright sunny day (see photo, it was taken today)
There have been 0 to .05 cc's during the tests.
My questions:
When I started this SLAM my pool was already crystal clear but I had some of the previously posted marks on my liner. Those marks have since been gone but I have been noticing a whitish residue in some areas that are not dirt because they "poof" away when brushed. I have been brushing my pool every day but I feel like it does nothing because it is already clean with the exception of the whitish areas. I've been watching my pool like a hawk and the whitish spots are barely noticeable unless you really look for it. They are few and far between and not always present.
I am going on my 20th gallon of liquid chlorine which to me sounds like a lot considering the shape of the pool before starting this slam.
Every time the pool goes below shock level it that essential messing up the slam? Should I be pushing the numbers a little higher since I tend to test the pool every two to four hours?
Thanks!