Combined Chloramines

So this isn’t even the slam ? This is just to get me where I need to be in order to slam?
I bought 10 bottles of 10% liquid chlorine from Lowe’s 128 fl ounces

Is that even gonna touch what I need it to do?
sorry I feel like I’m going to be needy today

Def don’t want to spend another 175$ for shock at pool store
 
So this isn’t even the slam ? This is just to get me where I need to be in order to slam?
I bought 10 bottles of 10% liquid chlorine from Lowe’s 128 fl ounces
Correct

Is that even gonna touch what I need it to do?
sorry I feel like I’m going to be needy today
It's okay, that's what this forum is for! Info AND support!

Def don’t want to spend another 175$ for shock at pool store
No more pool product shock! Just MAINTAIN level of Free Chlorine per [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA], SLAM Process (using PoolMath to help with dosage amount needed)
 
You have ammonia in your pool water. It takes 10X the amount of ammonia you had in FC to eliminate it.

Once you eliminate the ammonia, you can add CYA to then get to the SLAM.
 
So first test after addition of 1.6 jugs of 10% liquid pool shock (128 oz size) was 4.5, CC still look to be about .5.

per pool math I should add another 1.4 jugs or 179 fl oz

added signature as well

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So first test after addition of 1.6 jugs of 10% liquid pool shock (128 oz size) was 4.5, CC still look to be about .5.

per pool math I should add another 1.4 jugs or 179 fl oz

added signature as well
What yo have done up to this point may have eliminated a lot of the ammonia. Having 4.5 is a good sign. Once you cross the 5ppm threshold give it one more does and measure a gain in 30 minutes to be sure you are done.

That photo is from today??

If so your SLAM Process should go quick. You have already passed 2 of the tests.
 

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fc 5.5, cc .5

going to give it another dose as recommended earlier in thread once it was above 5.5

Putting a pic of the test for cc before and after just one drop of R-0871
 

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Ok, looking at that water and the fact you have passed so quickly I'm going to guess you will be passing Overnight Chlorine Loss Test. Just a Science "tidbit". The half life of chlorine when exposed to the UV rays of teh sun is right around 50 minutes. So, the vast majority of your loss right now is to the UV rays of the sun.

Once you pass again lets get that CYA in the pool for some "sunscreen". Remember, you add the CYA by using what we call the sock method. Get an old sock (no holes in the toes) and put the measured amount of CYA you need to get to your first target. Tie the sock closed and either suspend it in front of a return (hang it from your brush pole works with something weighted on the deck) OR if it still allows flow thru the skimmer, place the sock in the skimmer. Every 15/20 minutes give the sock a squeeze to speed up the process or just leave it alone, your choice. Please DO NOT follow the directions on the container of CYA to just pour it into the skimmer and don't just toss the sock in the pool as the CYA is acidic and can bleach/stain pool finishes.


The bad news is, once you put the CYA in we automatically assume that it's there and working, so your shock level goes up to 12. While we would like to see it stay at shock as much as possible, the 30 minute testing changes to a two hour cycle during a SLAM Process. So, I'm going to guess you will get 2 cycles in before the sun sets. Once it sets make sure you add what will bring you to 12. wait somewhere between 30-60 minutes and retest to get a good starting point. If it's not exactly 12, don't add more - just start from where you are. Please be up before the sun is up to test again. while it would be best for the pump to run all night, some have been know to shut it off, but you must start it again 30-60 minutes before you take your morning test sample.
 
Full test 1445
(bit longer than 1/2 hr as was vac’ing pool)
we are in for some nasty weather in pa and wanted to get it done

okay
fc 5
cc .5
pH 6.8
alk 180
ch 475

I got an “eyeball” that has a long tube off of it and I should be able to direct it upwards to aerate.

Should I do this now?

Any other adjustments that I need to make before filling sock?

So get cya level where I need to get it then start liquid chlorine again to get and maintain a level of 12?

I need baby-stepped through the process

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I got an “eyeball” that has a long tube off of it and I should be able to direct it upwards to aerate.

Should I do this now?
Yes

Any other adjustments that I need to make before filling sock?
Nope, get teh sock in the pool


So get cya level where I need to get it then start liquid chlorine again to get and maintain a level of 12?
Once the sock is in the pool we automatically assume the CYA is there and start the SLAM.
 
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We are officially socked and it’s officially downpouring
Didn’t get to the eyeball before the skys opened up

So do I wait until the sock is all dissolved to start slam?

Here’s my other issue
I can be attentive to pool today and tomorrow, but I work 12 hours Monday (leave at 5:15 don’t get home until 2000), 8 hrs Tuesday (can test and vac), 12 hours wed and th. I have a long Memorial Day weekend. I obviously won’t be able to test and chlorinate consistently after tomorrow night at the level a slam might need . Thoughts?
 

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