- Apr 19, 2024
- 5
- Pool Size
- 2800
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Intex Krystal Clear
Hi all. I'm coming in as a victim of my own ignorance, so here goes.
I have a 2800 gal above ground vinyl Bestway pool (per signature) that I've sustained on Clorox tablets and shock. Things were great for a couple of years, but last year I had algae issues and this year, opening the pool, tests are off the chart. Like so many others, the CYA built-up out of control. So I drained as much as I could and refilled, ordered the intex SWG, took the tablets out, and am going to SLAM. However, I'm waiting on my TF-100 test kit.
In the meantime, I brushed the pool, have been running the filter 24/7, and corrected PH (roughly) using a PH meter since my FC is way beyond the ability of my test strips to quantify.
My question now is, while I wait on the test kit, what FC should I try to target? I've been diluting samples at a 3:1 pure to pool water ratio and can get consistent test strip results, but the ranges are of course broad. My CYA is between 60 and 120. I've brought FC up to about 24..just looking for advice on how high I can bring FC safely until I'm able to get reliable test results from the TF-100 to precisely calibrate. I want to do what I can to inhibit this algae until I can perform a proper SLAM based on tests.
Thanks already for the info I've gleaned from this site, and appreciate any advice for this interim situation of the next few days.
Edit: The SWG is not yet connected. Chlorine additions as of yesterday have been and will be 10% liquid chlorine throughout the SLAM.
I have a 2800 gal above ground vinyl Bestway pool (per signature) that I've sustained on Clorox tablets and shock. Things were great for a couple of years, but last year I had algae issues and this year, opening the pool, tests are off the chart. Like so many others, the CYA built-up out of control. So I drained as much as I could and refilled, ordered the intex SWG, took the tablets out, and am going to SLAM. However, I'm waiting on my TF-100 test kit.
In the meantime, I brushed the pool, have been running the filter 24/7, and corrected PH (roughly) using a PH meter since my FC is way beyond the ability of my test strips to quantify.
My question now is, while I wait on the test kit, what FC should I try to target? I've been diluting samples at a 3:1 pure to pool water ratio and can get consistent test strip results, but the ranges are of course broad. My CYA is between 60 and 120. I've brought FC up to about 24..just looking for advice on how high I can bring FC safely until I'm able to get reliable test results from the TF-100 to precisely calibrate. I want to do what I can to inhibit this algae until I can perform a proper SLAM based on tests.
Thanks already for the info I've gleaned from this site, and appreciate any advice for this interim situation of the next few days.
Edit: The SWG is not yet connected. Chlorine additions as of yesterday have been and will be 10% liquid chlorine throughout the SLAM.
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