SLAMING! Slime Bags,pH, and More

[shawes]

Thank you to several members for the encouragement in getting my algae problems under control myself!
I will start the SLAMING procedure this morning. Pictures and readings to come.
I have well water and bought one of those 1micron Slime bags.
Should I use it? Or will I never need it again?

 

[shawes]

PH -8.2
FC - 2
CC - 1
CH - 200ppm
Alk - 220
CYA - 70

 

[Texas Splash]

Yep! Lower to about 7.2 and follow the SLAM Process page. Good luck!

 

[mknauss]

Read the SLAM Process

In that article, it explains that the pH should be lowered to 7.2 prior to raising your FC.

 

[shawes]

Thanks y'all!!!

 

[shawes]

I've applied to 2 quarts Muratic Acid per the Pool Math app to lower my ph prior to slamming. How long do I wait to retest ph before putting in my liquid chlorine?

 

[Texas Splash]

Give it about 20-30 minutes to mix then re-test.

 

[Texas Splash]

Say, I just noticed the steps in your pic. Watch those! Steps are notorious for holding algae inside and underneath. At some point, you will want to remove those. Maybe get some help, but algae will definitely hide in there and interfere with your SLAM Process.

 

[shawes]

Say, I just noticed the steps in your pic. Watch those! Steps are notorious for holding algae inside and underneath. At some point, you will want to remove those. Maybe get some help, but algae will definitely hide in there and interfere with your SLAM Process.

Thank you! I do plan to pull those today before I start brushing and vacuuming. I'm short and am saving that for when hubby is here to help me climb out afterwards! ?

 

[shawes]

Say, I just noticed the steps in your pic. Watch those! Steps are notorious for holding algae inside and underneath. At some point, you will want to remove those. Maybe get some help, but algae will definitely hide in there and interfere with your SLAM Process.

Following the SLAM procedure. When I retest amd I retesting all spectrums or just FC? I did read the article but am not clear on that. Do I continue to test for CYA to adjust what my FC is supposed to be?

 

[shawes]

Thank you! I do plan to pull those today before I start brushing and vacuuming. I'm short and am saving that for when hubby is here to help me climb out afterwards! ?

NM! I missed the video part. I'm going to eventually get this!!! ?

 

[Texas Splash]

NM! I missed the video part. I'm going to eventually get this!!

Ha ha. No worries. You'll be surprised how quickly you absorb all of this. Yes, for now focus on FC testing. Once the water gets almost clear, you can check the CCs. Don't mess with the Overnight Chlorine Loss Test until you can see the bottom clearly. Happy SLAMming!

 

[shawes]

Ha ha. No worries. You'll be surprised how quickly you absorb all of this. Yes, for now focus on FC testing. Once the water gets almost clear, you can check the CCs. Don't mess with the Overnight Chlorine Loss Test until you can see the bottom clearly. Happy SLAMming!

Thank you!

 

[shawes]

Do I adjust what shock level to maintain as I go through this process? Do I continue to check my CYA? My original shock level per the chart is 28. Do I maintain that throughout this process?

 

[Brett S]

The CYA level doesn’t change frequently. If you have to backwash your filter a lot, then it’s possible that you might lose some CYA, but probably not enough to really be concerned about. Stick with the FC level of 28.

 

[shawes]

The CYA level doesn’t change frequently. If you have to backwash your filter a lot, then it’s possible that you might lose some CYA, but probably not enough to really be concerned about. Stick with the FC level of 28.

Thank you!

 

[shawes]

Thank you!

Hey Brett! I can see the bottom now so tested my CYA. It's down and my FC is still at the level I was using for the higher number. The water is still cloudy but not green. Do I allow my FC to start dropping now to be in line with the new CYA number? Or keep it high until it completely clear? I didn't find this info in the SLAM section. Thank you for your help!!!

 

[JoeSelf]

What is you new CYA number to the whole tenth? use the FC/CYA Levels to find your Slam level.

 

[shawes]

CYA 60
FC 29/31 (I was dropping to fast and wasn't sure if I missed a couple ?).

 

[JoeSelf]

CYA 60 SLAM level is 24