Hello,
I have been following this forum for the last few months that I have owned a new pool. This is my first time managing a pool, I put all of my basic info in the signature.
I am at a point where my SWG cannot keep up and I have visible algae. I am going to attempt the SLAM process but wanted to confirm my targets before I start.
My pool is outdoors in direct Florida sunlight all day, screened in. Average outdoor temp in the low to mid 90s all day, average pool temp right now around 90F.
My main question is what FC and CYA levels should I target? I know these are covered on the forum but am asking specifically for high Florida heat, direct sun, with an SWG.
Most general info says FC of 2-3 but I have read some posts on TFP that say for a SWG this should be higher, maybe 4 or 5?
I was keeping CYA 30-50 but found that the SWG at 100% could not keep up. So I have read in Florida I may want to target 50-70 or higher?
I keep salt at exactly 3000.
My other targets are currently:
TA 80-120
CH 200-400
PH 7.4-7.6
If I could get a little direction from the experts on the correct targets for my particular installation then I should be set to start SLAM and then restart with a clean slate.
Any help is much appreciated!
I have been following this forum for the last few months that I have owned a new pool. This is my first time managing a pool, I put all of my basic info in the signature.
I am at a point where my SWG cannot keep up and I have visible algae. I am going to attempt the SLAM process but wanted to confirm my targets before I start.
My pool is outdoors in direct Florida sunlight all day, screened in. Average outdoor temp in the low to mid 90s all day, average pool temp right now around 90F.
My main question is what FC and CYA levels should I target? I know these are covered on the forum but am asking specifically for high Florida heat, direct sun, with an SWG.
Most general info says FC of 2-3 but I have read some posts on TFP that say for a SWG this should be higher, maybe 4 or 5?
I was keeping CYA 30-50 but found that the SWG at 100% could not keep up. So I have read in Florida I may want to target 50-70 or higher?
I keep salt at exactly 3000.
My other targets are currently:
TA 80-120
CH 200-400
PH 7.4-7.6
If I could get a little direction from the experts on the correct targets for my particular installation then I should be set to start SLAM and then restart with a clean slate.
Any help is much appreciated!