Hi everyone. I'm excited, as I've followed TPF for a long time but this is my first season where I'm doing all Liquid CL & following the TFP method. I opened the pool, and it was already quite clear.I have a FAS-DPD kit now. The FC was pretty much zero. I started the SLAM method.
My CYA is around 35.
So the Pool Math said the SLAM level to reach was 14.
I purchased a lot of 128oz 12.5% "Mega Shock" Diamond. I have used the Pool Math recommended amounts...and much more. And I still can't get to 14 FC! I got to 10 FC. I think maybe the percentage of 12.5% is actually degraded to much lower, but unfortunately the bottles don't have a manufactured date.
And now...the overnight FC drop test...went from 10 ppm FC down to 5 ppm!! (So now it's saying to add another approx. 2 gallons of 12.5%)
The water is crystal clear.
So, I guess my questions are:
1.) Do I keep putting in Liquid CL to get to the 14 ppm level (no matter how much CL I use)?
2.) Why type of increments should I add the CL? All at once?
3.) Do I have to keep the filter running 24 hours during the SLAM process? If I don't, and run it say 6 hours a day...what happens (regarding SLAM) vs. running it all day?
And this is exciting to learn...a bit frustrating, but I'm psyched to have finally committed to the TFP method. Thanks very much for your help & replies.
My CYA is around 35.
So the Pool Math said the SLAM level to reach was 14.
I purchased a lot of 128oz 12.5% "Mega Shock" Diamond. I have used the Pool Math recommended amounts...and much more. And I still can't get to 14 FC! I got to 10 FC. I think maybe the percentage of 12.5% is actually degraded to much lower, but unfortunately the bottles don't have a manufactured date.
And now...the overnight FC drop test...went from 10 ppm FC down to 5 ppm!! (So now it's saying to add another approx. 2 gallons of 12.5%)
The water is crystal clear.
So, I guess my questions are:
1.) Do I keep putting in Liquid CL to get to the 14 ppm level (no matter how much CL I use)?
2.) Why type of increments should I add the CL? All at once?
3.) Do I have to keep the filter running 24 hours during the SLAM process? If I don't, and run it say 6 hours a day...what happens (regarding SLAM) vs. running it all day?
And this is exciting to learn...a bit frustrating, but I'm psyched to have finally committed to the TFP method. Thanks very much for your help & replies.