This morning the FC was 20 so I added one gallon of bleach. Not sure if this matters but it rained hard all night as there were flash flood warnings.
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Not with the pump running. If it’s well mixed divide the rainfall (1 inch ?) by your depth in inches and it will be 1%-2% at most, probably much less but even on the high side with an absolute whopper of a storm, 2% would lower your 20 FC to 19.6 and be unnoticeable.
Just got home and pool water is up 2 inches from all the rain. Today was a very hot and humid day and FC just tested at 15.5 and CC at 0.5. Poolmath said to add just under 2 gallons so I added 2 gallons of bleach. I retest in a hour or so.
Just tested and FC is 22 and CC is 0.5. It’s dark now so should I add some bleach to get the FC to 24 or wait and do the overnight test first thing in the morning.
Just tested this morning and FC still 22.0. I’ll say CC was 0.5 but it could be closer to zero too as after I add the five drops R-0003 the water maybe barely had a pink hue. Water looks clear as ever so if I’m correct I am done with the slam.
- Jun 22, 2014
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- Jun 24, 2021
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Fantastic!!! 
But now don't forget the most important part - to maintain that beautiful, algae free water. Oh and to show us pictures!
But now don't forget the most important part - to maintain that beautiful, algae free water. Oh and to show us pictures!
Just tested.
CH 150
pH 7.9
TA 130
CYA. 60
per pool calculator I added 24 ounces of 31.45 muriatic acid. Also says to add 61 pounds of calcium chloride. That seems like a lot and I don’t have any so it’s time for a road trip.
just took pic of R2D2 in the deep end. Today is an overcast day but water looks super clear
CH 150
pH 7.9
TA 130
CYA. 60
per pool calculator I added 24 ounces of 31.45 muriatic acid. Also says to add 61 pounds of calcium chloride. That seems like a lot and I don’t have any so it’s time for a road trip.
just took pic of R2D2 in the deep end. Today is an overcast day but water looks super clear
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Thanks to the experienced members here I have my pool back in order and it looks as good as ever but my CH is still a little low at 150. Do I need to be concerned or should I try to get it up.
- Jun 22, 2014
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- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Water looks great! 
A CH of 150 is a bit too low for my comfort. I would consider increasing it to at least 250. You might lose some of it in a month or so when you winterize, and the pH will rise in the cold water which helps your CSI, but I still think a little calcium would be a good thing.
A CH of 150 is a bit too low for my comfort. I would consider increasing it to at least 250. You might lose some of it in a month or so when you winterize, and the pH will rise in the cold water which helps your CSI, but I still think a little calcium would be a good thing.Bought a 25 pound bucket of calcium hardness increaser and will add it in small doses over the next few days. For any newbies reading this, I highly recommend following every word of the experts on this site. No shortcuts. I now know the difference between pool store water clarity and TFP water clarity. Our water has never looked so amazing. Thanks to all that helped.
- Jun 22, 2014
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
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- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Proud to say that I am now a TFP Bronze Supporter. Time to go enjoy that water. 
- Jun 24, 2021
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@Vitto09 How has it been since your SLAM?
As a kid, I remember eating at the purple pickle in Rochester. Gone in the mid 80's. Are you from around there?
As a kid, I remember eating at the purple pickle in Rochester. Gone in the mid 80's. Are you from around there?