SLAMMING and Swimming

[Jackie G]

Hi

Daughter desperate to go in pool, but we are slamming at moment.

Water still looks a little murky but nowhere near like it has been. It is slightly cloudy looking lighter green/grey colour, whereas it was green before.

FC = 16
CYA = 40
CC = 0

I have read that it is safe to swim up to SLAM levels, but because our water is not quite clear does this still apply? Last night the FC went down by 1.5 overnight if that helps?

Would love someone to confirm if it would be safe to swim as it's sooooo hot and she's desperate! The SLAM took way longer as I had been working to SLAM levels based on a lower CYA reading, which I tested today and realised.

Thanks

 

[Jackie G]

Bumping this - daughter is doing my head in asking me if she can get in the pool yet. Can anyone advise?

 

[pabeader]

Let safety be your guide. Can you see her all the way down?

 

[Jackie G]

Oh yes, we can almost see the bottom to be honest but it's a bit cloudy, it's really not that deep and she is 10, so I was more worried about the chlorine levels

 

[mknauss]

No need to worry about the chlorine level. It is less harsh than any public pool.

 

[Jackie G]

Ah thank you mknauss! Believe it or not she's now gone to her bedroom playing with her friend - doh!

 

[Jackie G]

We did all go in the pool finally this afternoon. I'm pleased to say that our swimwear is still all intact, and nothing has fallen off our bodies that I am aware of ....yet1

Thank you all for your input

 

[mclaflin]

No need to worry about the chlorine level. It is less harsh than any public pool.

I am glad to read this. I have been wondering myself about safe levels of FC for swimming.