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Ok. SLAM is over (I think). Pool is clearish. I think this is a little cloudy but what say you? Here are our results today using the TFT test kit. Do I need to address the two that are showing out of range? What chemicals should I use? We use to use alkalinity up from Leslie’s.
 

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Don't worry about the CH and TA. CH will increase with evaporation/refill. TA will slowly come down each time you lower pH with muriatic acid.

Pics of water don't look like the SLAM Process has been completed.
Have you brought the FC up to 20? That's SLAM level for your CYA of 50.
Have you tested and dosed FC at least 2-4 times daily?
Have you passed all SLAM three criteria?
If the water isn't Gin clear, you aren't done yet - one of the three criteria.

I see you received the test kit on Tuesday, but I don't see any posts detailing your progess.
Do you have PoolMath logs you can share?
Link PoolMath to your forum account enail and password so we can see your logs.
 
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proavia said:
Don't worry about the CH and TA. CH will increase with evaporation/refill. TA will slowly come down each time you lower pH with muriatic acid.

Pics of water don't look like the SLAM Process has been completed.
Have you brought the FC up to 20? That's SLAM level for your CYA of 50.
Have you tested and dosed FC at least 2-4 times daily?
Have you passed all SLAM three criteria?
If the water isn't Gin clear, you aren't done yet - one of the three criteria.

I see you received the test kit on Tuesday, but I don't see any posts detailing your progess.
Do you have PoolMath logs you can share?
Link PoolMath to your forum account enail and password so we can see your logs.
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We just used the test today for the first time. The logs I had in Pool math were when using accublue. I thought it was the same email. Let me check on it.
 
Start the SLAM Process in the morning.
Use only liquid chlorine.
Use the FC/CYA Levels - look for the SLAM section - and adjust FC to the proper SLAM FC level based on your CYA.
Check the FC level 15 minutes after the first addition to be sure you are getting to SLAM level.
Check FC (only) several times daily and bring FC back up to SLAM level.
Follow the SLAM Process to the letter. No shortcuts.
 
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In the results you posted, you didn't do the second part of the Cl test, for CC. You don't have to do it every time, but is the one that helps tell the tale when SLAM might be over. SLAM can take several to many days, and in really bad cases, a couple of weeks (!) CC results are a strong indicator that you have algae consuming Cl.

Important when seeing if you might be done: Do the Overnight test:
1. Turn off anything else that might add Cl (salt generator, chlorinator, etc.)
2. Test at least 30 min. after the last add of Cl, or longer. MUST be done after sunset.
3. Test again the next morning. MUST be done before sunrise. Must do both the Free CL and the Combined Chlorine parts of the test.
4. FC difference from the previous night test must be 1 or less. CC test must be 0 or no more than .5.
5. AND pool water is crystal clear with no visible sign of algae (dead or alive) on floor and walls. Yellow/greenish = alive, tan/brownish "dirt" = dead.
 
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In the results you posted, you didn't do the second part of the Cl test, for CC. You don't have to do it every time, but is the one that helps tell the tale when SLAM might be over. SLAM can take several to many days, and in really bad cases, a couple of weeks (!) CC results are a strong indicator that you have algae consuming Cl.

Important when seeing if you might be done: Do the Overnight test:
1. Turn off anything else that might add Cl (salt generator, chlorinator, etc.)
2. Test at least 30 min. after the last add of Cl, or longer. MUST be done after sunset.
3. Test again the next morning. MUST be done before sunrise. Must do both the Free CL and the Combined Chlorine parts of the test.
4. FC difference from the previous night test must be 1 or less. CC test must be 0 or no more than .5.
5. AND pool water is crystal clear with no visible sign of algae (dead or alive) on floor and walls. Yellow/greenish = alive, tan/brownish "dirt" = dead.
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We did the CC test but don’t see where to record it in pool math. Where do you record CC?
 

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I have linked the accounts. Can you see the results now?
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Can't see your results.

Are you using your forum email and password for PoolMath?
In PoolMath, click the gear icon, scroll down to Sharing, click "Link from TroubleFreePool.com user profile".
Also, scroll up and check Water Temperature, Combined Chlorine and CSI.
Then be sure to click the checkmark to save.
 
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Maybe I’m missing something. The second line for me is ph
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Ensure you are logged into Pool Math with the same username/password as TFP.

From the home screen in Pool Math...
  1. Click the gear in the upper right.
  2. Under "Tracking" enable
    1. Water Temperature
    2. Combined Chlorine (CC)
    3. CSI
  3. Under "Sharing" enable
    1. Link from TroubleFreePool.com user profile.
This will allow you to enter CC and Temperature and will calculate CSI.
It will also share your logs here.
 
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Can't see your results.

Are you using your forum email and password for PoolMath?
In PoolMath, click the gear icon, scroll down to Sharing, click "Link from TroubleFreePool.com user profile".
Also, scroll up and check Water Temperature, Combined Chlorine and CSI.
Then be sure to click the checkmark to save.
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I think I fixed it. Can you see now? Also this is what the pool looks like today.
 

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I think I fixed it. Can you see now? Also this is what the pool looks like today.
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Yes. Continue to SLAM. SLAM level FC is 16 with a CYA of 40. Do not add more chlorine until your FC comes down below 16. Do not add chlorine that will exceed 16 FC.
 

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