Desperately Need HELP...started pool on pristine blue

[kanders]

My test kit came but I am so confused!! I read the book and am still kind of lost!! Should I test in a certain order? I hope I run the tests correctly!!

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Thank you watching now!

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Watching now thank you!

 

[mknauss]

FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA

That is a good order. Mix the CYA reagent and pool water in the bottle first to let sit while doing the other tests.

 

[kanders]

Results are:
FC-8
CC-.5
pH-7.6
TA- 180 light red color 190 obvious red
CH-270
CYA- 30-35 the dot disappeared a little before reaching 30

 

[kanders]

I slammed last night and got my chlorine to 19 at 6am this morning my levels were still at 18.9 and cc was .2 just retested and FC is 14.5 and cc is 0 and my pool is clear am I officially done with the slamming process and I just let my chlorine level fall now?

 

[mknauss]

Read the SLAM Process article.

You need to pass all three criteria for a successful SLAM.
CC is 0.5 or lower;
You pass an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test (ie overnight FC loss test shows a loss of 1.0 ppm or less);
And the water is clear.

 

[kanders]

I just saw that thank you! I believe I successfully slammed my pool and finally have control of it!