Was out of town when the valve was serviced by local pool guy. Turns out he told my wife not to add any bleach to the pool as we had too much, I think around 14(was not too much for shock level according to CYA of 60). She hadn't added any since Thursday.. I tested yesterday and the FC was at 0 so I added enough to hit 24 (CYA 60). The pool has tinted back to a slightly greener green than it was yesterday. It actually had a blue tint yesterday and was looking better than today. Just wondering how adding the bleach could make the pool appear more green than when it has FC of 0? Thanks again for all the help.
Full week of slamming and not much progress Pics included.
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Don't listen to the service man. Just keep following the SLAM process. I am sorry your wife did not add since Thursday. This slowed things down for you.
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There is likely still something in there. Brush it real good and get the FC back up to shock level
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There is likely still something in there. Brush it real good and get the FC back up to shock level
Been monitoring all day yesterday and today. She told me the pool store guy said there were phosphates in the pool. I'm not real sure what that does exactly but they were trying to sell her something for that. Is there something I should be doing about that?
Ignore phosphates and don't buy phosphate stuff. The pool turned greener because the chlorine level dropped and algae grew more. That is why the M is in SLAM, it is important to maintain the FC at shock level to keep killing the algae or it will start to grow again.
Roger that pooldv. FC was 16 this morning, added bleach per calc. At noon it was 22. Seems to be losing FC much slower now.
Just for the sake of knowledge...for you and maybe for your wife also...they'll tell you about phosphates and do their best to sell you some pretty darn expensive phosphate remover.
Here's the pitch...phosphates are algae food so if you get rid of phosphates there won't be anything for algae to eat. (Simplified version)
Here's the reality... when your chlorine is kept at the proper level, algae can't live or grow so who cares if there's "algae food" in the pool? Dead algae can't "eat".
No need to control the "food" because you're making an environment where algae cannot survive long enough to "eat".
The SLAM process works regardless of the presence of phosphates. I've never had my water tested for phosphates. A lot of members here have very high phosphates but no algae problems.
It's just about understanding the FC/CYA ratio. (pool stores generally don't get it or don't want to get it) Once you're done with your SLAM you'll know how to maintain your FC properly and never have to worry about algae again!
I figured I'd just throw that in so the pool store/pool guy won't be able to catch you off guard again! ;-)
Here's the pitch...phosphates are algae food so if you get rid of phosphates there won't be anything for algae to eat. (Simplified version)
Here's the reality... when your chlorine is kept at the proper level, algae can't live or grow so who cares if there's "algae food" in the pool? Dead algae can't "eat".
No need to control the "food" because you're making an environment where algae cannot survive long enough to "eat".
The SLAM process works regardless of the presence of phosphates. I've never had my water tested for phosphates. A lot of members here have very high phosphates but no algae problems.
It's just about understanding the FC/CYA ratio. (pool stores generally don't get it or don't want to get it) Once you're done with your SLAM you'll know how to maintain your FC properly and never have to worry about algae again!
I figured I'd just throw that in so the pool store/pool guy won't be able to catch you off guard again! ;-)
I'm just not seeing much for results this week. Checking FC levels 4 times daily and keeping at shock level. As the CYA drops, does it hurt to go above the recommended shock level? Would this speed up the cleaning of the water? Or would this be a waste? I feel like it has been stuck on the same color since sunday. no change. I don't remember it taking over 4 weeks to clear out last year... Any suggestions?
You can go a few FC over the recommended SLAM level, especially if you're going to be gone for a while (work, etc.) to keep it near shock level more of the time. Keep maintaining and scrubbing.
Thanks jv. Just scrubbed my *** off. I was really hoping to get this clear by the 23rd. Not looking good.
Now don't be dishearten- you might make the 23rd. I hope you do. Just keep at it and don't stop!
I know Skippy. After reading my response it does come off a little harsh, did not mean it that way. I meant it to be a little more positive, like "im working hard on it". Oh the internet. My real struggle right now is me vs. my wife. She is in the camp of "I dont know *** im doing and the pool guys do". It's not a fun place to be... If worst comes to worst, I guess i could bite the bullet and drain/refill.. It would hurt so much since im hundreds into buying bleach. Lets keep the fingers crossed.
You can do it!
Keep on keepin' on and make sure you're keeping it at or slightly above your shock level so you can get ahead of the green monsters!
How about an update pic?
Keep on keepin' on and make sure you're keeping it at or slightly above your shock level so you can get ahead of the green monsters!
How about an update pic?
Continuing on the phosphates. Don't add the phosphate remover, especially if you have a cartridge filter.
The treatment basically causes the phosphates dissolved in the water to precipitate out. That is why you see the cloudy water after you add the phosphate remover. Then it is up to the filter to remove them. The fine particles quickly fouled my filter cartridges and required cleaning....many times.
End of story. Bought new filter cartridges, found TroubleFreePool, life is good.
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The treatment basically causes the phosphates dissolved in the water to precipitate out. That is why you see the cloudy water after you add the phosphate remover. Then it is up to the filter to remove them. The fine particles quickly fouled my filter cartridges and required cleaning....many times.
End of story. Bought new filter cartridges, found TroubleFreePool, life is good.
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I guess on the bright side you can tell there is a shallow end now. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqQq3RQHELOeUpmMlE3T3huZkdoVlR4Wlh2SUVYOHViRTFV/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqQq3RQHELONlliUlI1d1RlZU4wNXp3WVpOQmFyaWQ0SkJv/view?usp=sharing
Let me know if you can't get to the pics.
Thanks everyone.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqQq3RQHELONlliUlI1d1RlZU4wNXp3WVpOQmFyaWQ0SkJv/view?usp=sharing
Let me know if you can't get to the pics.
Thanks everyone.
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Thanks for the encouragement. I'm looking at 50-80% chance of rain through next wednesday.. How much does rain water affect the SLAM process? I have enough bleach on hand to start a laundry service so if I need to add extra after the rains just let me know.