Opened Up My Pool On Last Friday - 4/13

[jsnobles]

Hey guys,

I opened up my pool last Friday. I am using the Taylor K-2006 test kit. The CYA levels were not measureable, so I partially drained it three times, and it is now reading about 40-45. I started implementing the SLAM process on Monday, but the pool is still green, but I have noticed improvement on the condition of the color of the pool. It was dark green to begin with, and now it is a light green. Here are my current measurements:

CYA: 40-45
FC: 4
pH: 7.4
CH - Not calculated

I am using 6% liquid chlorine bleach from Walmart, and I just added 4 gallons about an hour ago. I have a S-200 sand filter, and I realize that they are the least effective of the types of filters. I am backwashing for 5-10 minutes daily in the evening before adding chemicals. Anything else I need to do? Thanks for any help.

 

[woodyp]

Yes. MAINTAIN the SLAM level FC for your CYA level as much as possible. Going down to 4 won't get you there quick. I didn't see any brushing mentioned either. Sounds like it's slowly progressing though. Good luck. Patience with the process.

 

[jsnobles]

Yes. MAINTAIN the SLAM level FC for your CYA level as much as possible. Going down to 4 won't get you there quick. I didn't see any brushing mentioned either. Sounds like it's slowly progressing though. Good luck. Patience with the process.

Ok, Thx. No I haven't brushed the sides, but I have cleaned out as much debris (pecan tree leaves) as I could get out. Should I brush the sides and bottom? Also, my eyeball fitting broke on the shallow end return jet (have a new set ordered that should be here tomorrow), and I use a Polaris 360 on the deep end jet, and obviously don't have it hooked up, so both outlets are running with no restriction. I am running about 6psi on my filter gauge, and circulation looks good. Would not having the eyeball jets installed hinder the filtration efficiency of my sand filter?

 

[jsnobles]

Just an FYI update on my pool situation:

CYA: ~35
FC: 6
pH: 7.4
TA - 100
CC - 0.2
CH - Not calculated

Pool water quality/condition is improving tremendously. It has gone from a "swamp", to an aqua color now. Still filtering 24/7, and have cleaned all debris out. Tomorrow I expect to see the bottom of the deep end, then I will vacuum the dead algae to waste, and maintain my FC level at around 3-4ppm. Thx for the advice/help guys. It is much appreciated!!