- May 3, 2014
- 62,732
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
The more solid material you can get out the better. Anything organic is being worked on by the chlorine.
First time pool owner, have an awful time and need advice on drain issue
- Thread starter DanielleOv
- Start date
Mendy48
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Good job on maintaining your FC level.
I had a question though, you say your CYA is 38. You cannot measure a CYA of 38. Scale is logarithmic. So round up. Use CYA of 40. Thus, SLAM level is 16 FC.
Apologies if I missed this in the thread, but what test kit are you using?
I had a question though, you say your CYA is 38. You cannot measure a CYA of 38. Scale is logarithmic. So round up. Use CYA of 40. Thus, SLAM level is 16 FC.
Apologies if I missed this in the thread, but what test kit are you using?
I gave her numbers for an FC level of 12 if she had added the right amount to get her CYA up to 30. Previous tests showed 0 CYA and she added 7 lbs. That should put her close to 24 with her 35k gallon pool.
Sometimes in the early stages of a slam you will see some clusters of bubbles like you see on your pool. I believe it is caused by the oxidation process where chlorine is interacting with algae. A good way to measure progress is to pick a spot on the pool, by the steps is usually a good spot and take a photo of the pool looking straight down at the steps around the same time each day. When you compare the photos day by day you should be able to see some progress. Every pool is a little different and it may take a few days of slamming before you see real progress.
Vacuuming the pool to waste does help, even if you have to vacuum where you cannot see. If you feel like there may still be some leaves in the deep end then just work on vacuuming there. Vacuum to waste and then top off the water if needed. When ever you do decide to vacuum to waste, do it before adding any chlorine.
Vacuuming the pool to waste does help, even if you have to vacuum where you cannot see. If you feel like there may still be some leaves in the deep end then just work on vacuuming there. Vacuum to waste and then top off the water if needed. When ever you do decide to vacuum to waste, do it before adding any chlorine.
Danielle, ran back through some more posts. If in fact your CYA is close to 40, do bump up the FC.
DeanP66
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With your cya at 38, you should round that up to 40 and SLAM with FC of 16 instead of 12. That should help speed things up a bit.
UPDATE: Omg guys, I don't have the results BUT I just got home and wanted to see what was going on. I can start to see the shallow end of the pool!!! So now I can actually start to see what we vacuum! woo hoo--PROGRESS!
One more question--the walls are DIRTY! very nasty! What's the best plan for that i.e. products, scrubbing and how all of that plays into the SLAM process.
THANKS!
One more question--the walls are DIRTY! very nasty! What's the best plan for that i.e. products, scrubbing and how all of that plays into the SLAM process.
THANKS!
Scrub a dub, dub. When it settles at the bottom, suck it up. And CONGRATS. Sounds like you are on your way!
Brush the walls of the pool. It will tear off the top film and expose more of the algae to chlorine to kill it quicker. Don't be surprised if the pool gets cloudier after you brush. You are knocking stuff off the walls and putting it into solution. It will filter out eventually. Brush the walls and floor once a day if you can, after bumping the pool to slam level.
Ok, just did some vacuuming, scooping, and scrubbing so of course its brown/green muck a muck again.
Just checked our levels at 9:50pm: FC 14, CC1, 15 Total (PH 7.2). We used the CYA at 40 so we're putting the Goal of FC at 16. Going to add another gallon of bleach before bed.
Til tomorrow my friends!
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Apologies if I missed this in the thread, but what test kit are you using?[/QUOTE] The TF 100
Just checked our levels at 9:50pm: FC 14, CC1, 15 Total (PH 7.2). We used the CYA at 40 so we're putting the Goal of FC at 16. Going to add another gallon of bleach before bed.
Til tomorrow my friends!
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Apologies if I missed this in the thread, but what test kit are you using?[/QUOTE] The TF 100
DeanP66
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Forgot to ask: We have so much dirt in there and it's so difficult to get to the deep areas. Is it worth the investment in getting a robot vacuum?? If so, any tips on which one is best? what to look out for? any amazon prime deals you've seen?
Re: TF-100 Kit Results-Green Pool-Need Step by Step Help
As as far as recommendations, I’ll leave that to the experts. We will be getting a Hayward Sharkvac
. http://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/sharkvac-by-hayward-i-roshar--1
I think that what is worth the investment is subjective to you and how much budget you have for new equipment. Robot cleaners are highly recommended, I will be gettin one for my pool. But they are also expensive. I’d say if you can afford too, get one, it will help out with the cleanup process now and maintenance in the future. But also be prepared to clean it out frequently if there’s that much dirt in the pool.
As as far as recommendations, I’ll leave that to the experts. We will be getting a Hayward Sharkvac
. http://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/sharkvac-by-hayward-i-roshar--1
Thanks!
Day 4 of Slam: Pool is still green, still working on getting out the dirt and leaves, TC 12 at 6pm and TC 16 at 9pm.
Day 4 of Slam: Pool is still green, still working on getting out the dirt and leaves, TC 12 at 6pm and TC 16 at 9pm.
DeanP66
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I'm definitely trying but time is not on my side. Once the kids go down, we only get an hour or so of daylight and I'm tired lol
Sounds like you have been fighting a real uphill battle here, but your starting to see light at the end of the tunnel!
I'd make sure all skimmer lines and all return lines going to the pool are working properly, you may have to hire someone if busting up concrete / digging is necessary.
As far as your breaker tripping with the pump shut off, I don't see how it's possible unless something else is plugged into another outlet for that circuit? As I understand,
it's only the pool light and the pool pump? If nothing else is on that power line / circuit... then leaving the pump shut off will never cause the breaker to trip?
The best advice I could give you is to relax a bit. You will get this pool in control, and once you do it will be a lot easier to maintain!
I'd make sure all skimmer lines and all return lines going to the pool are working properly, you may have to hire someone if busting up concrete / digging is necessary.
As far as your breaker tripping with the pump shut off, I don't see how it's possible unless something else is plugged into another outlet for that circuit? As I understand,
it's only the pool light and the pool pump? If nothing else is on that power line / circuit... then leaving the pump shut off will never cause the breaker to trip?
The best advice I could give you is to relax a bit. You will get this pool in control, and once you do it will be a lot easier to maintain!
You're almost there. Keep up the good work. How about some pictures for inspiration?
