Extreme learning curve Please HELP!!!!

[JJ_Tex]

Cool. When you pulled out the sock did you test your FC level? Make sure it stays at 12 (or slightly higher if you cant test/add for a while). As you can tell, if the FC falls too much the algae can quickly come back and erase all of your hard work.

 

[Beerfloater]

We round CYA up. So your CYA is 30 if dot disappears between 30 and 20.

OK got it

 

[Beerfloater]

Interesting thread..... will know what to do if I ever get into this in the future ??..... keep up the good work@Beerfloater! And you have a very nice pool there!

Thanks for the encouraging words, and the compliment elliso.I am excited to maybe see the bottom soon.

 

[Beerfloater]

OK its been 1 week since opening..... Today's test results, and pics are below. Any advice, or suggestions are greatly appreciated. what is the typical SLAM time for opening a swampy green pool?
TC=13.5
CC=1
PH=6.8
TA=50
CYA=50

 

[ajw22]

You are making progress.

If your CYA is 50 then your SLAM FC should be 20.

It takes what it takes. Time depends on how often you can raise the FC back to SLAM level and how bad the algae was.

 

[wireform]

What AJ said. The more you keep the FC at slam level without it sliding back down for too long the faster it'll eliminate algae. There is no time frame but when it works there will be a noticeable difference if you compare pictures from the same vantage point day after day. Brush twice daily and make sure the filter is being checked very often as it'll clog up fast with all that algae.

 

[Beerfloater]

You are making progress.

If your CYA is 50 then your SLAM FC should be 20.

It takes what it takes. Time depends on how often you can raise the FC back to SLAM level and how bad the algae was.

Ok so how do i determine my FC level for SLAM? Should it always be 40% of the CYA?

 

[ajw22]

Ok so how do i determine my FC level for SLAM? Should it always be 40% of the CYA?

FC/CYA Levels

 

[wireform]

Plug your numbers in to pool math and it will tell you the FC for slamming. As AJ said, with CYA of 50 your slam FC will be 20 ppm.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Whoa... your CYA was 30, then a day later 50?? Had you added more or just tested better??

Maddie

 

[Beerfloater]

Whoa... your CYA was 30, then a day later 50?? Had you added more or just tested better??

Maddie
when I got the 30 i had just pulled the sock with CYA in it. After that i did not test again until the next day & it was 50.

 

[Beerfloater]

OK guys...Thanks for the help!!! Tonight's test results are below. I really appreciate all the help...

FC=19.5
CC=1.5
TC=21
CYA=50
PH=6.8

 

[Texas Splash]

Stick with it! CYA of 50 = FC SLAM of 20. Make sure to brush all surfaces and inspect ANY potential hiding spots for algae. The elevated CC level tells us your chlorine is fighting a battle.

 

[JJ_Tex]

Funny but true. Please dont go to sleep with the FC below 20. Add some to get it back up to 20 or slightly higher, wake up, test, add chlorine, test during the day/after work, add chlorine, test before you go to bed and repeat until your pool is clear and you pass the 3 tests to end a SLAM.

 

[wireform]

In the am just check the FC and don't worry about cc for now.

 

[JJ_Tex]

I would save the reagents and just worry about FC. In a few days when you have a crystal clear pool, then you can start testing CC's to see if they are under 1.

 

[Beerfloater]

Funny but true. Please dont go to sleep with the FC below 20. Add some to get it back up to 20 or slightly higher, wake up, test, add chlorine, test during the day/after work, add chlorine, test before you go to bed and repeat until your pool is clear and you pass the 3 tests to end a SLAM.

OK added another half gallon of liquid chlorine tonight. will check before work in the morning.

 

[Beerfloater]

OK added another half gallon of liquid chlorine tonight. will check before work in the morning.

Had to backwash this morning after brushing down the pool last night. I checked the FC and it was at 19.5. I did not have time to add more liquid chlorine this morning. I will check it this evening, and add as needed.

 

[JJ_Tex]

Hey Beer - Hows it going? Is the pool looking any better?

 

[Beerfloater]

Hey Beer - Hows it going? Is the pool looking any better?

Hey JJ.... Its going alright. Pool looks the same. Had to backwash when I got home from work FC- was at 16.5. Brushed it down, and added 1 gallon and 2 cups of liquid chlorine per pool math. Have enjoyed a couple of ice cold adult beverages since then, so I am going to check on her again in a minute. I probably need to backwash again after the brushing. I will report the details in a few...