Pool kit question

[nafreire]

A CC of less than 1 is acceptable.
During the SLAM process, no need to do the CC test except on the morning test of an OCLT.

Thanks. I will do an OCLT test tonight. Should there be any FC lost overnight? Any acceptable number?

 

[nafreire]

Thanks. I will do an OCLT test tonight. Should there be any FC lost overnight? Any acceptable number?

I just read that 1FC lost overnight is acceptable.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

You stop your SLAM when you pass the Three Criteria:

1. Water is gin clear
2. You pass the Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
3. Your CC is 0.5 or less

 

[nafreire]

I just did the overnight chlorine test and passed. The water is clear and my CC is at 0.5. Now that I’m finished my chlorine is currently at 5. What level should I try to keep it? Should I also bring my CYA to 60 now that I’m finished?

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Refer to the FC/CYA Levels to determine what level FC you should maintain. I always shoot for the middle of the range, and remember NEVER let your FC fall below the minimum for your CYA.

 

[nafreire]

Refer to the FC/CYA Levels to determine what level FC you should maintain. I always shoot for the middle of the range, and remember NEVER let your FC fall below the minimum for your CYA.

Any benefits to raising my CYA? Or should I keep at 30?

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I know SWCGs require a higher CYA than LC pools, but that's all I know. One of the SWCG gurus will have to chime in.

 

[MITBeta]

I would raise it in stages to 60. No need to rush. Raise to 40, confirm, make sure everything is still as you expect for a week or so, then raise to 50, etc.

What's your pH and TA? Whenever I add CYA my pH comes down a few tenths, so I add slowly.

 

[mknauss]

Any benefits to raising my CYA? Or should I keep at 30?

Follow Recommended Levels
A CYA of 60 ppm should be sufficient in your climate.

 

[nafreire]

I would raise it in stages to 60. No need to rush. Raise to 40, confirm, make sure everything is still as you expect for a week or so, then raise to 50, etc.

What's your pH and TA? Whenever I add CYA my pH comes down a few tenths, so I add slowly.

This was my results before the SLAM. Planning on doing another one today.

PH - 7.8
FC - 2.5
CC - 0.5
Calcium Hardness - 275ppm
TA - 100 or 110
CYA - I filled the tub, but still could see a blurry dot. I guess I have below 30

 

[nafreire]

Just did this week's test and this what I got. Other than lowering the PH, anything else I need to do. Any issues keeping the FC at 6.5 or 7? My CYA is still on the low end, should I try and get it up to 60? Or just leave it?

PH - 8.0
FC - 6.5
CC- 0.5 or 0 almost white
CH - 475
CYA - 33
TA - 110