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SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain
We’ve all had to deal with a green pool. Clear algae from your pool with a SLAM! Read here to use shock level and maintain to clear your pool.
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Also, there's no such thing as light algae. You either have algae or you do not.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,073
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Sorry you’re having algae troubles but follow the SLAM Process article exactly & you’ll eradicate the problem.
Here’s a few pointers
For a successful SLAM Process
you need to continue to MAINTAIN Slam level fc for your cya FC/CYA Levels as often as possible until you meet ALL 3 end of slam criteria-
You are done when:
CC is 0.5 or lower;
You pass an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
AND
the water is clear.
(Crystal Clear w/no algae dead or alive)
*Check & scrub every nook & cranny where algae may hide (light niches, steps, drain covers, ladder handrails, skimmer throats/weirs, etc.)
*Run slam level water through all water features & lines for at least a couple hours a day during the SLAM Process.
*Brush & or vac daily (this breaks up biofilms that algae uses to protect itself from chlorine)
*Backwash/clean filter when pressure rises 25%over clean pressure.
You will need a proper test kit to complete this task
See —> Test Kits Compared
After all is complete be sure to maintain fc above minimum for your cya at all times so algae never strikes your oasis again.
Here’s a few pointers
For a successful SLAM Process
you need to continue to MAINTAIN Slam level fc for your cya FC/CYA Levels as often as possible until you meet ALL 3 end of slam criteria-
You are done when:
CC is 0.5 or lower;
You pass an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
AND
the water is clear.
(Crystal Clear w/no algae dead or alive)
*Check & scrub every nook & cranny where algae may hide (light niches, steps, drain covers, ladder handrails, skimmer throats/weirs, etc.)
*Run slam level water through all water features & lines for at least a couple hours a day during the SLAM Process.
*Brush & or vac daily (this breaks up biofilms that algae uses to protect itself from chlorine)
*Backwash/clean filter when pressure rises 25%over clean pressure.
You will need a proper test kit to complete this task
See —> Test Kits Compared
After all is complete be sure to maintain fc above minimum for your cya at all times so algae never strikes your oasis again.
