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The steps were in the shed all clean and fresh, they really took care of the equipment.
The steps were in the shed all clean and fresh, they really took care of the equipment.
So glad I didn't give up!!! TFP, all the way!
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I wonder if the pole fell in and they couldn't get it so they left it? My telescopic pole fell in 2 times this year because of wind (I leave it in all year because of mud and I have no deck yet). If it weren't for the hose being attached, I'd have to get in to get it!
I wonder if the pole fell in and they couldn't get it so they left it? My telescopic pole fell in 2 times this year because of wind (I leave it in all year because of mud and I have no deck yet). If it weren't for the hose being attached, I'd have to get in to get it!
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They tell me the kids was using it to fish out a lizard and lost both ...
They tell me the kids was using it to fish out a lizard and lost both ...
I wonder if the pole fell in and they couldn't get it so they left it? My telescopic pole fell in 2 times this year because of wind (I leave it in all year because of mud and I have no deck yet). If it weren't for the hose being attached, I'd have to get in to get it!
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Slamming since Sunday, I thought the water would be more clear by now. FC maintained at 20 all week, CC down to 1.5 .... still real cloudy. What to do to help speed things along? We replaced the sand in our filter last week also, will that slow things down? I want to see the bottom of my pool!!!
Slamming since Sunday, I thought the water would be more clear by now. FC maintained at 20 all week, CC down to 1.5 .... still real cloudy. What to do to help speed things along? We replaced the sand in our filter last week also, will that slow things down? I want to see the bottom of my pool!!!
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You need patience. Did the pool become a swamp in a week? You still have CC and the water our not clear so just keep adding chlorine as needed.
You need patience. Did the pool become a swamp in a week? You still have CC and the water our not clear so just keep adding chlorine as needed.
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Wendy, I too was getting impatient last week as I had my pool built this past fall and immediately covered for the winter without ever getting to use it. I opened it up this year to clear water, but a good bit of mud on the bottom from the backfill when it was built. The pool had never been treated with any chemicals and while attempting to get the mud out of the pool, the water quickly became pretty gross. Aside from the brown muddy look, when things would settle, it was beginning to get a hint of green to it. So I added the CYA and began SLAMming. Even with a slight tint of green, it still took me a week of maintaining my elevated FC for the water to clear up again. I started to become skeptical 4 days into the SLAM because I didn't feel the water was that dirty to begin with so why was this taking so long. A few people recommended adding a small amount of DE to my sand filter and brushing (I was also skeptical about brushing as well and was only brushing here and there) as much as possible. Low and behold, the DE and brushing 2 - 3 times a day (or as often as I had a chance) while SLAMming dramatically sped things up for me and I saw a complete turn around in 2 or 3 days. Now my water is clear, my CC's are 0 and I passed an OCLT two nights ago. Just keep doing what you are doing, these guys know what they're talking about. Having the patience was the hardest part for me.
Wendy, I too was getting impatient last week as I had my pool built this past fall and immediately covered for the winter without ever getting to use it. I opened it up this year to clear water, but a good bit of mud on the bottom from the backfill when it was built. The pool had never been treated with any chemicals and while attempting to get the mud out of the pool, the water quickly became pretty gross. Aside from the brown muddy look, when things would settle, it was beginning to get a hint of green to it. So I added the CYA and began SLAMming. Even with a slight tint of green, it still took me a week of maintaining my elevated FC for the water to clear up again. I started to become skeptical 4 days into the SLAM because I didn't feel the water was that dirty to begin with so why was this taking so long. A few people recommended adding a small amount of DE to my sand filter and brushing (I was also skeptical about brushing as well and was only brushing here and there) as much as possible. Low and behold, the DE and brushing 2 - 3 times a day (or as often as I had a chance) while SLAMming dramatically sped things up for me and I saw a complete turn around in 2 or 3 days. Now my water is clear, my CC's are 0 and I passed an OCLT two nights ago. Just keep doing what you are doing, these guys know what they're talking about. Having the patience was the hardest part for me.
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Try the DE. It will definitely help speed up the process at this phase.
Try the DE. It will definitely help speed up the process at this phase.
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I may add the DE on Monday if it's not any better ... I will keep SLAMing and wait! Thanks for all the encouragement!
I may add the DE on Monday if it's not any better ... I will keep SLAMing and wait! Thanks for all the encouragement!
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Wendy it will take a little longer. Just think, you JUST now found/took out the pole with all kinds of yuck in it. I would be brushing at least twice a day so it is mixing with the water to be killed by the bleach.
The DE will be a good idea BUT know that it can work "too good" as in you pressure may go up fast as it does it's work. Better to use it only when you can be there to see what happens.
You CAN do it!
Wendy it will take a little longer. Just think, you JUST now found/took out the pole with all kinds of yuck in it. I would be brushing at least twice a day so it is mixing with the water to be killed by the bleach.
The DE will be a good idea BUT know that it can work "too good" as in you pressure may go up fast as it does it's work. Better to use it only when you can be there to see what happens.
You CAN do it!
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Any pics you can add? It's going to come down to your filter filtering it all out once you kill off the CC's by SLAM'ing it. As stated previously, it didn't turn green in a week, it's not going to clear in a week. You need more POP.
Any pics you can add? It's going to come down to your filter filtering it all out once you kill off the CC's by SLAM'ing it. As stated previously, it didn't turn green in a week, it's not going to clear in a week. You need more POP.
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Folks around here are as bad at the pool store. Trying to sell you POP at outrageous pric... wait it's free! It's not easy but POP at least won't drain your wallet.
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Folks around here are as bad at the pool store. Trying to sell you POP at outrageous pric... wait it's free! It's not easy but POP at least won't drain your wallet.
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Wendy,
I noticed in your signature you mention a "frog chlorinator" and also saw your CYA reading jumping around a bit, if that frog is active it will slowly drive up your CYA and have you chasing your tail with your SLAM. Do a search at the top of the forum about your frog, do your homework and you will probably want to get rid of it in short order. Also, I will attest to the method you are being advised to use, it works, it just requires patience.
Wendy,
I noticed in your signature you mention a "frog chlorinator" and also saw your CYA reading jumping around a bit, if that frog is active it will slowly drive up your CYA and have you chasing your tail with your SLAM. Do a search at the top of the forum about your frog, do your homework and you will probably want to get rid of it in short order. Also, I will attest to the method you are being advised to use, it works, it just requires patience.
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Progress! CC way down, .5 or .75 as it reads tonight, will test again in the morning. I have added lots of Clorox keeping the SLAM up for 7 days now, the results are amazing! If should only be days now before the stairs and I get in the pool. I was wondering about the giant tablets in that frog thing, was hoping to rid myself of them and their expense. BBB all the way for us from now on!!!
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OH, when we vacuum we can NOW see the top of the vacuum head!!!! I can see down the liner of the pool about 3' and it is clearing up real nice,I will post a picture tomorrow. I love this site and all you wonderful people, anyone up for a BBQ and swim?
Progress! CC way down, .5 or .75 as it reads tonight, will test again in the morning. I have added lots of Clorox keeping the SLAM up for 7 days now, the results are amazing! If should only be days now before the stairs and I get in the pool. I was wondering about the giant tablets in that frog thing, was hoping to rid myself of them and their expense. BBB all the way for us from now on!!!
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OH, when we vacuum we can NOW see the top of the vacuum head!!!! I can see down the liner of the pool about 3' and it is clearing up real nice,I will post a picture tomorrow. I love this site and all you wonderful people, anyone up for a BBQ and swim?
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Great news, CC down to .5 and the slam continues until the water is crystal clear. I see improvement each day.
Great news, CC down to .5 and the slam continues until the water is crystal clear. I see improvement each day.
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WOOHOO! TFP all the way! .... let's get ready to grill!
WOOHOO! TFP all the way!
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How full of rain water do we allow the pool to get before we 'waist' some? The skimmer is almost full of water ... what to do?
How full of rain water do we allow the pool to get before we 'waist' some? The skimmer is almost full of water ... what to do?
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Too much water won't hurt anything. The only issue you may run into is that stuff floating on the top won't go into the skimmer to be filtered out. It's a personal call......myself, I'd drain some.
Too much water won't hurt anything. The only issue you may run into is that stuff floating on the top won't go into the skimmer to be filtered out. It's a personal call......myself, I'd drain some.
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I've already had to dump some. I'll probably have to do more tomorrow too. It just won't skim the top of the water.
I've already had to dump some. I'll probably have to do more tomorrow too. It just won't skim the top of the water.