Help, Can't seem to keep FC levels up

[duraleigh]

If you dosed enough CYA to get to a certain level, you simply accept that it is in there. It will show up on the test soon but you don't need to wait for testing confirmation if you dosed accurately

 

[MarianParoo]

Great point.

 

[Mclaren]

Back washing??? Cleaning the filter?

I did not brush up anything.

 

[MarianParoo]

Brushing: Adding CYA through a sock can allow small particles of CYA to escape. They sink. If you see any small, white particles/powder on the bottom, brush it up. If left there, they can cause a little whitening of your liner.

Backwashing: Your sand filter has a valve on the top. There should be settings along them, and one is backwash. Here is a link that contains WAY more information than you need right now, but does explain very well how your filter works.
Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter

Hope that helps!

 

[Mclaren]

Thank you, I don't have a sand filter...

 

[MarianParoo]

My bad. I went on the intex site and it showed a sand filter. Hmmmm.

Does you filter have a backwash setting?

 

[Mclaren]

It's ok ")
I was just a bit confused lol
I'm not aware of any type of backwash.

 

[MarianParoo]

Did you check the bottom of the pool for white stuff?

 

[Mclaren]

No white stuff

 

[Mclaren]

FC 6.5
CC 0.5
Should I have 0.5 CC?

 

[MarianParoo]

Great on the white stuff.

We say that 0.5CC or less is good. There is always CC produced as it is "used up" chlorine (in a sense).

Depending on when you test you may get 0 or 0.5. It's only when it reaches 1.0 that you need to worry about it.
So.... No worries.

 

[Mclaren]

Yay!!! Finally on the right track. Now just praying the CYA shows on my readings tomorrow!

another question ")
How does the black dot disappear?? NEVERMIND

 

[MarianParoo]

Hahaha!

Don't sweat the CYA. It will be there... If not tomorrow, then Thursday. Like Dave (Duraleigh) said, assume it is there and adjust FC accordingly.

 

[Mclaren]

FC 4.5 this morning
dropped 2ppm since 9:45 last night
still no CYA (checked just because) I know it still may show.
CC 0.5

 

[Texas Splash]

Laren, yesterday at 1:20 you mentioned you added CYA (stabilizer). Do you recall how much you added?

 

[Mclaren]

I added almost 4lbs
but looking back at the container. I don't think I added enough.
It says to get 40ppm I need 6 lbs.
but I need more than that being a SWP, correct?

 

[Texas Splash]

In your 15K pool, a full 4lb container of stabilizer would increase your CYA to 32. If your water is still crystal clear and no signs of cloudiness or algae, then "yes" - we would increase CYA to 70 for your SWG pool. That would require another 5 lbs of stabilizer. The key here before you increase CYA is to make sure your water is clear with no cloudiness or anything that would require you to "SLAM" the pool. We like to SLAM at a lower CYA to use less bleach. But if everything looks good, then definitely increase the CYA right away. Your SWG is probably struggling to make FC without enough protection from the sun. Make sense?

While that is happening, remember you can always add a little extra "regular" bleach to the water to help augment the SWG. No problems there.

 

[Mclaren]

Awesome! Yes it's crystal clear!
ill add the rest of my CYA and go pick up some more after I get back from running!!
Thank you so much!
-Dena

 

[Texas Splash]

You weren't kidding. That IS clear.

 

[Mclaren]

I have never had an issue with cloudy or green water
But what if I can smell a slight algae smell??