That makes a ton of sense. Does that explain why the 'chlorine' smell stopped around 11am when my CC was near 0? (Have heard that the heavy chlorine smell of a pool is actually the chlorine 'working')
SLAMing the Green Monster
- Thread starter Allaboutjeeps
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- May 3, 2014
- 63,161
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- 6000
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- Chlorine
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Correct. Once the chlorine neutralizes the ammonia based compounds and the CC is burned off by the sun, the ‘chlorine ‘ smell disappears.
9:00
Ugh, ran out of reagent. I know that FC was above 14. Will get more after church and get it back up to SLAM level.
Ugh, ran out of reagent. I know that FC was above 14. Will get more after church and get it back up to SLAM level.
- May 3, 2014
- 63,161
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
If you can find the FAS-DPD reagents locally you will be very lucky. It is very rare to find without purchasing online.
Well, three pools stores later and a BUNCH of driving around Kansas City has me back in business...
TIP for anyone reading this, you will use a BUNCH of the R-0871 reagent. It isn't just enough to have a test kit, you need a TON of the R-0871 reagent. Not like a of bottle of the A size, like a bottle of the C size (60mL). I also bought more 0870 powder because I didn't want to run out. (Question for the pro's, is the amount of R-0870 you add critical, or is it just enough to get it good and pink? Reason I ask is the scooper seems highly imprecise.)
For right or wrong, when I was flying blind I kept adding bleach at the 'average' rate I had been yesterday to maintain.
Added 1 jug at 9:00am before church
Added 2 jugs at 2:30pm after church/lunch/1st pool store
Stopped at the local Aldi and bought all 9 jubs of bleach they had.
5:00pm FC 14
Added 2 jugs of 6%
Water doesn't really look any better yet.
I leave on business tomorrow afternoon, so I will get one measurement/correction in the morning and then can get one over lunch before I get on a plane.
Won't be back until Wednesday at 6:00pm.
Any tips on how to bridge something like that, or should I just waive the white flag, consider the $70 in bleach wasted and try again next weekend? (Thinking that I would have someone add a jug in the morning and one in the evening to try and keep the FC somewhat elevated.
TIP for anyone reading this, you will use a BUNCH of the R-0871 reagent. It isn't just enough to have a test kit, you need a TON of the R-0871 reagent. Not like a of bottle of the A size, like a bottle of the C size (60mL). I also bought more 0870 powder because I didn't want to run out. (Question for the pro's, is the amount of R-0870 you add critical, or is it just enough to get it good and pink? Reason I ask is the scooper seems highly imprecise.)
For right or wrong, when I was flying blind I kept adding bleach at the 'average' rate I had been yesterday to maintain.
Added 1 jug at 9:00am before church
Added 2 jugs at 2:30pm after church/lunch/1st pool store
Stopped at the local Aldi and bought all 9 jubs of bleach they had.
5:00pm FC 14
Added 2 jugs of 6%
Water doesn't really look any better yet.
I leave on business tomorrow afternoon, so I will get one measurement/correction in the morning and then can get one over lunch before I get on a plane.
Won't be back until Wednesday at 6:00pm.
Any tips on how to bridge something like that, or should I just waive the white flag, consider the $70 in bleach wasted and try again next weekend? (Thinking that I would have someone add a jug in the morning and one in the evening to try and keep the FC somewhat elevated.
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- May 3, 2014
- 63,161
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
You need to add enough R0870 powder to turn pink. One scoop for 10 ml sample is enough.
When you leave, have someone add at least the amount of liquid chlorine you were adding each day. So if you were using two jugs, have them add two jugs. Spaced out as you say is fine.
When you leave, have someone add at least the amount of liquid chlorine you were adding each day. So if you were using two jugs, have them add two jugs. Spaced out as you say is fine.
7:20pm
FC 25
Will test again in an hour. Water is looking more dark grey than green, but it could also be the lighting.
Now to reread about the overnight loss test...
FC 25
Will test again in an hour. Water is looking more dark grey than green, but it could also be the lighting.
Now to reread about the overnight loss test...
8:45pm
Starting to stabilize
FC 23.5
Will bring it up to 24 before I go to bed.
Starting to stabilize
FC 23.5
Will bring it up to 24 before I go to bed.
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After freshening up on the OCLT, decided to add 12oz of 6% bleach to get the pool to 24.
Will test again before I go to bed to get a good baseline. Come on good OCLT!
Will test again before I go to bed to get a good baseline. Come on good OCLT!
- May 3, 2014
- 63,161
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Great tip. Didn't catch that one. Long ways from doing an OCLT then...
11:30pm
FC 22
Still dropping, so the chlorine isn't done working. Tried stir up the witches by brushing the floor and walls the best I could in the dark.
Going to add 1 quart, 2 cups, 1oz and call it a night.
FC 22
Still dropping, so the chlorine isn't done working. Tried stir up the witches by brushing the floor and walls the best I could in the dark.
Going to add 1 quart, 2 cups, 1oz and call it a night.
1:40pm
FC 13
Added 2 gallons & 2 quarts of 6% bleach
Hallelujah, making progress!!! There is hope!!! Now hoping it holds/continues as I am on the road for the next two days. Will have bleach add on a schedule though.
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FC 13
Added 2 gallons & 2 quarts of 6% bleach
Hallelujah, making progress!!! There is hope!!! Now hoping it holds/continues as I am on the road for the next two days. Will have bleach add on a schedule though.
- Jun 22, 2014
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- 17888
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- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Definitely looks like it works, but I would be lying if I wasn't doubting it a little. It takes some faith, and a lot of bleach and reagent!Progress is good!Stick with it as best as you can. The SLAM Process works.
- Jun 22, 2014
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- 17888
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- Fiberglass
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- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Yes. Pool-Owner-Patience (POP) is a cornerstone of the SLAM Process. If you are running low on powder or drops, you can use the 5 ml water sample size. One scoop of powder and each drop equals 1 ppm of FC (i.e. 20 drops = FC of 20). It's not as accurate as the 10 ml water sample, but this early in the SLAM it may help you.
Flying Tivo
TFP Guide
- Jan 24, 2017
- 3,100
- Pool Size
- 7500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40