Pat, Yes I am concerned that I may damage the others as they are 15 years old, however, if the threads have BA on them, the bleach can't get to them, correct?
Bob
Bob
I would venture to say that in the majority of SLAMs performed, most people don't remove their return jet nozzles. So I think you will be fine. The chlorine will still make its way into those areas. You can always take a closer look at those fittings in the future when you feel "adventurous".if the threads have BA on them, the bleach can't get to them, correct?
You sound like me with my cars right now. Can't catch a break. DEEP BREATH. Air out of the returns generally means you have a suction side air leak. Air is getting into your plumbing on the suction side somewhere from the poolside skimmer to the pump. Make sure the water level didn't drop too low in the skimmer, then check your pump basket O-ring (lubed well) and any other items in that path before the filter.now I have air coming out of the returns, and a leaking filter ring to deal with......I'm ready to fill this thing with dirt.....
Step away from the petroleum! :cop: No Bob, sorry. It will break down the seals and rubber. You want a silicone-based pool lube. Those valves often times have small O-rings in them, so they may need to be inspected, lubed, or replaced. Just add that to your "To-Do" list.I only have petroleum jelly. Will that work?
Bob, congrats on the passing of the OCLT! So by passing the OCLT, and having no more than 0.5 CCs, I'm also assuming your water is nice & clear correct? So if yes, the SLAM is officially over! So now you can let the FC fall on its own to the target range (based on your "current" CYA of 30). Your FC should always be between 4-6, and never below 2. Actually in AZ, I would never let it drop below 4 anyways. When in doubt, always refer to this chart: Pool School - Chlorine / CYA Chart. All of your algae control hinges on that product.I can't find anything about how many times a day I should test and adjust for FC to keep it at 8ppm moving forward on a daily basis. Ideally I would like to test and add once a day in the evening. Is this a proper way to maintain my pool?
Generally yes. We typically test FC once a day unless actively doing a SLAM. So in your case, sure, you can check each evening. That's fine.Is it normal to test and chlorinate only 1x per day for maint.