Slamming to clear water: how long ?

[fredinstl]

Hello,
not sure what to expect, I started slamming my pool Sunday for the first time to get clearer water.
I was able to clearly see the bottom at 4' but at the deep end 5.5', it's somewhat clear, but blurry/fuzzy.
After 3 days of adding 10% bleach, to get to 29 FC, I don't see any improvement in water clarity.
I haven't cleaned the wall every day, just Sunday and today, but I have run the robot once or twice a day.
I don't see the FC dropping much or at all overnight.
Any thoughts ? many thanks in advance
Fred

PS: I assume you guys can see my log from PoolMath, let me know if not

 

[Texas Splash]

Looking at your Poolmath logs, your latest CYA test appears to be about 80, so that requires a SLAM FC level of 31 according to the FC/CYA Levels. That could be part of your problem. Also keep in mind the duration of a SLAM Process varies by pool based on owner maintenance, cleaning, and FC consistency. So be sure to review that article each day and maintain the proper FC level as best as you can. BE patient as well, it works. Don't stop until you pass all 3 SLAM criteria. Good luck!

 

[Lilypad]

Be sure to clean your filter when pressure is 25% above clean level. The more you test during
a SLAM, the faster it will clear. Try to test 2-3 times a day to maintain (the M in SLAM) the chlorine
level so it can do it’s thing.

 

[fredinstl]

thanks @Lilypad @Texas Splash. I will continue the process.
PoolMath says my slam level is 29 FC
Walls and floor look clean, OK to continue using mostly robot and manual every 2 days ?
There is a lot of pollen in the air, spring in St Louis. Could that be a factor ?

thanks.

 

[Texas Splash]

You can use the robot no problem. You might give it a good rinsing when you pull it out though just to be safe. Pollen causes additional stress on water, but if water circulation, skimming, and water chemistry are in order it shouldn't be a big problem.

 

[fredinstl]

quick update that my pool is crystal clear now. It took another 3 days of slamming. Thanks all the support !

 

[Texas Splash]