Slam- day 4- spa

[Jenna74]

Good morning,

Day 4 of SLAM, mostly for algae spots. I can see a change in the spots in the pool, but much less so in the spa. Still lots of spots on the bottom. Should I treat the spa any differently than the pool? Should I pour chlorine directly in the spa?

Thanks,
Jennifer
Plaster outdoor pool

 

[mknauss]

Assuming the spa is tied to the pool, no, do the SLAM for the entire system. Brush the spa to disrupt the algal colonies.

 

[Jenna74]

Assuming the spa is tied to the pool, no, do the SLAM for the entire system. Brush the spa to disrupt the algal colonies.

It is connected. I’ll keep doing the slam and brushing. Thank you.

 

[Jenna74]

So I’ve been slamming for over a week. Less algae, but still spots. I just got in and really scrubbed the spots. Is over a week normal? Did I misread my CYA and not put in enough chlorine? Should I continue, but with higher levels of chlorine?

 

[mknauss]

How are you testing the pool water chemistry?

 

[Jenna74]

CYA 55/60
PH is high, but I think that is not accurate during a slam?
Alkalinity 140
No CCs
FC 9

 

[mknauss]

How are you testing the pool water chemistry?

 

[Jenna74]

Using my kit

 

[mknauss]

Using my kit

Great. Any chance you can tell us what kit that is?

 

[Jenna74]

I forgot there was more than one, sorry! TF Pro- salt with smart stir.

 

[mknauss]

Great -- thank you!
The chemistry results you showed indicate your SLAM level FC is 24 ppm. Are you testing your FC and adding liquid chlorine back to that level several times per day?

 

[Jenna74]

I was using the wrong number, thank you! I will get it up to 24 this morning. Thank you.