Went on vacation for 4 days came home and my pool is green! The pool calculator is confusing me. My readings are: FC 3.5. Ph 8. TA 70. CH 50 CYA 55. I'm tired and confused. Please help. I did add 45 oz of bleach. My pol is 14,500 AGP
Help still a newbie
- Thread starter Kim1181
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,150
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Wow, 4 days is fast for water to turn green if the FC was increased before you left. Well, no worries, now you need to SLAM. Things to do now:
1 - Lower pH to about 7.2
2 - Because your CYA is rounded up to 60, increase the FC to "24" and keep it there as much as you can until you pass the 3 SLAM criteria (link below). Make sure to follow the instructions on the SLAM page carefully.
As for the calculator, do the pH first, entering your now value (8) and a goal of 7.2. Next is the FC. Enter your current FC (3.5) and then your goal of "24". There's a "WEIGHT" field for percentage, so make sure to manually enter the strength of your chlorine. If it's regular household bleach, it may be 8.25%, but double check.
That's it! Test as often and increase FC to stay at 24 and you should be on your way. Good luck!
1 - Lower pH to about 7.2
2 - Because your CYA is rounded up to 60, increase the FC to "24" and keep it there as much as you can until you pass the 3 SLAM criteria (link below). Make sure to follow the instructions on the SLAM page carefully.
As for the calculator, do the pH first, entering your now value (8) and a goal of 7.2. Next is the FC. Enter your current FC (3.5) and then your goal of "24". There's a "WEIGHT" field for percentage, so make sure to manually enter the strength of your chlorine. If it's regular household bleach, it may be 8.25%, but double check.
That's it! Test as often and increase FC to stay at 24 and you should be on your way. Good luck!
Ok I went to the slam page and my pool isn't green like that maybe it's called cloudy?? I'm going to try to add a picture. I'm just freaked out cuz it's been crystal blue since it's been up.
Re: What is this?
From the angle of the picture it could be blue water and a blue liner with reflection of the green trees on the surface. Hard to tell from where I'm sitting.
20x40 IG, Hayward maxflo vs, tagelus t60 sand filter, Taylor test kit, diy solar panels for heating pool water, full size solar blanket to keep the heat we get and of course -
'More fun than you can shake a stick at'
From the angle of the picture it could be blue water and a blue liner with reflection of the green trees on the surface. Hard to tell from where I'm sitting.
20x40 IG, Hayward maxflo vs, tagelus t60 sand filter, Taylor test kit, diy solar panels for heating pool water, full size solar blanket to keep the heat we get and of course -
'More fun than you can shake a stick at'
Well, I'd call it cloudy with a hint of green.
To be honest, doesn't matter.
The SLAM is still the proper next step. Follow all steps on the SLAM page.
To be honest, doesn't matter.
The SLAM is still the proper next step. Follow all steps on the SLAM page.
What is this?
Well, I'd call it cloudy with a hint of green.
To be honest, doesn't matter.
The SLAM is still the proper next step. Follow all steps on the SLAM page.
You should keep all your posts in the same thread for the same topic. Feel free to bump if it's been a little too long since somebody answered you. Others answering this thread may not realize you have another thread going with the same issue. A SLAM was recommended there also.
Well, I'd call it cloudy with a hint of green.
To be honest, doesn't matter.
The SLAM is still the proper next step. Follow all steps on the SLAM page.
You should keep all your posts in the same thread for the same topic. Feel free to bump if it's been a little too long since somebody answered you. Others answering this thread may not realize you have another thread going with the same issue. A SLAM was recommended there also.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,150
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Yes, the cloudiness points towards algae. SLAM away! Follow the SLAM page though. No shortcuts. You might also try to remove the ladder for now. See if you can take it out and inspect inside each step.
Still slamming! The struggle is real but I'm finally seeing progress. Pictures are from Tuesday night and Thursday night. I work full time and can only work on the pool in the evenings. I'll be soooooo glad when my slam is finished. 
Looking much better!
Have you been able to add bleach in the morning before work? That will help bring the FC level back up all day while you're at work.
Have you been able to add bleach in the morning before work? That will help bring the FC level back up all day while you're at work.
Yes I check the FC every morning and twice in the evenings. Keeping my FC levels up!! And brushing and vacuuming every night!!
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