How to clean bottom and sides

[mknauss]

Once you pass the three criteria for a successful SLAM, just let your FC drift back to maintenance level for your SWCG pool. Then start your SWCG to maintain your target FC.

 

[AftonJeeper]

You last reported a CYA of 0 and it looks like you added enough earlier to get to 20. Have you added more? [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]

 

[RoxxW]

Hi Marty,

The SWG has been running the whole slam b/c I have been running the pump to help filter so its been producing chlorine the whole slam. I want to cut back the pump/SWG run time after the slam. I found that SWG/pump runtime spreadsheet in a different thread and been playing around with it.

Are you saying to cut the pump/swg time completely to help drift the FC back down?

 

[RoxxW]

Hi Afton,

Yes, we added stabilizer to get CYA up to 20.

Ideally, I think we are shooting for 70 CYA (FC of 5) but I don't think we should add more stabilizer until the FC drifts down from 35. We are thinking of cutting the % on the SWG back to 75% also.

What do you guys think?

 

[AftonJeeper]

Your FC should be no higher than 12 right now. You are at risk of bleaching your liner. Unplug your SWG and let FC drop to 12 and continue the SLAM Process until you pass the 3 criteria.

 

[RoxxW]

And discontinue the bleach dosing?

Your FC should be no higher than 12 right now. You are at risk of bleaching your liner. Unplug your SWG and let FC drop to 12 and continue the SLAM Process until you pass the 3 criteria.

 

[AftonJeeper]

And discontinue the bleach dosing?

Yes, until you reach 12ppm FC.

 

[RoxxW]

Roger that. I'll pass that on to the doser. The neighbor is walking over to unplug the SWCG now

 

[RoxxW]

OCLT done at 8pm and 8 am. Pump off 30 min prior. Both test had same results.
CL. 15
CC. 1

Water is Very Clear

What now?


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Roger that. I'll pass that on to the doser. The neighbor is walking over to unplug the SWCG now

 

[domct203]

OCLT done at 8pm and 8 am. Pump off 30 min prior. Both test had same results.
CL. 15
CC. 1

Water is Very Clear

What now?


1

You need your CC's 0.5ppm or less to end the SLAM. Are you leaving the pool uncovered during the day?

 

[RoxxW]

Yes, no cover.

I know we spoke about the solar blanket but have not even taken it out of the box yet.

You need your CC's 0.5ppm or less to end the SLAM. Are you leaving the pool uncovered during the day?

 

[domct203]

OCLT done at 8pm and 8 am. Pump off 30 min prior. Both test had same results.

I hope that is a typo and you mean that you had the pump on for 30 minutes before testing.

 

[RoxxW]

I run the pump 24/7 without the swg running. I turned it off for 30 min to get a sample.

 

[domct203]

It is really best to take your sample while the pump is running to ensure a good distribution of chemicals.
We usually recommend running the pump for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to taking any samples.

Seeing that you had been running for 24/7 chances are that your results are good, but I would make sure the pump has been running right up to when you take your sample for the next round of testing. There is really no need to turn it off to sample, especially when doing a SLAM.

 

[RoxxW]

I've been running the pump 24/7 to ensure the dead algae and debris is filtered off by the skimmer as well as Vacuum the pool 2 to 3 times a day.

I will get new chemistry numbers and share of them shortly

 

[RoxxW]

So how clear is TFP clear definition? I've seen various descriptions in various post....anywhere from Sparkly clear to seeing the bottom clear!

 

[mknauss]

TFP Clear in North Dallas - there is water in there

 

[RoxxW]

WOW! I'd swear that there was not any water!! Thanks Marty....something to strive towards!

TFP Clear in North Dallas - there is water in there

 

[domct203]

Here's my typical TFP water (48" pool):

 

[RoxxW]

Thanks Dom.

So here is an update for you and Marty. The pool water is at LEAST as clear as your photo but not as good as the thread Marty shared.

So we have stopped slamming. No noticeable drop in the over night test. Sunday reading was:

CYA 60
FC 15
CC .5

So we are going to add some more stabilizer in a few days to get CYA to 70 but our thinking is to let the sun kill off the high chlorine some first? Thoughts?