I got my test kit!! Now what!!?

[PAGirl]

If possible, hourly if it's dipping below minimum.

 

[MarianParoo]

Yes, test and adjust FC every two hours if you can. Twice a day at the minimum. Did you only add a little CYA?

 

[Baeritto]

Yes, test and adjust FC every two hours if you can. Twice a day at the minimum. Did you only add a little CYA?

32oz

 

[MarianParoo]

So you're aiming for 40 CYA. That will raise your slam level to 16.

 

[Baeritto]

So you're aiming for 40 CYA. That will raise your slam level to 16.

Pushing for that! Thanks for your continued help.

 

[Baeritto]

Just did another round of testing:

TA 50
CH 200
FC 8
Cya 40

Adding more bleach per poolmath recommendation. Looks like we're going the in right direction.

 

[Baeritto]

Also... A quick progress photo

 

[MarianParoo]

The CYA is already 40? Is the CYA in a sock? If so, take it out. That's high enough.
I see progress!

 

[kimkats]

Thanks for the pics! That will help all of us see the difference and know what to tell you to look for next. Right now your green will get lighter THEN it starts to change to grayish moving towards blue.

Test as often as you can. The M=maintain the FC at SLAM level is the most important part of the SLAM right now. The more the FC is at SLAM level the faster your SLAM will go.

Kim:cat:

 

[Baeritto]

So essentially I just need to maintain the FC level of 16 and I'm doing good, correct?

 

[Mr Bruce]

That's it. Don't worry about any other measurements until the SLAM is over.

e: CC are good to track also.

 

[MarianParoo]

That's it! How did you add that CYA?

 

[Baeritto]

I'm gonna be honest here.... Lol

We added it near the jet... It was an honest mistake. I forgot the sock rule.

 

[PAGirl]

I'm gonna be honest here.... Lol

We added it near the jet... It was an honest mistake. I forgot the sock rule.

Did you brush afterward? It's not good to let it sit on the bottom.

 

[Baeritto]

The whole pool was brushed

 

[MarianParoo]

That's okay. I am just concerned that your CYA may climb above 40. Oh well.

Please be sure to brush the floor area around that jet really well as you don't want any undissolved granules sitting on the floor for long.

 

[Baeritto]

Will do! We brushed the whole pool and will continue to brush every couple of hours

 

[MarianParoo]

Lotsa cross-posting here!

See? When we can see that you are working hard, there are a lot of people who will do their best to help you!!!

 

[PAGirl]

Good job on the brushing!

 

[Baeritto]

We're making progress testing FC here in a bit.
Quick question, if my FC is where I need it to be, do I just leave it alone and test again in two hours?