IceShadow was kindly helping but we both thought we were in the clear. That is the reason for new thread. If you read, "help dust everywhere", it will catch you up to this post. I have vacuumed and backwashed several times to get my pool clear. It's been raining and I had virtually no cya. Added 4 lbs with sock method and adjusting alkalinity and pH today. There is no chlorine in pool. Should I add now or wait until dark? When brushing, I felt slimy stuff on walls. Should I do a SLAM or just bring water to shock level? I have algaecide but I also have metals in pool per pool store results so don't want to add more. Unsure of what to do. Water is slightly cloudy after vacuuming but not much. Please help.
Someone was helping but still need more help
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Wobblerlorri
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- Apr 16, 2019
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Your SLAM didn't complete. Add 3 ppm FC now and bring it up to SLAM level when it starts to get dark. Be sure to adjust your pH to 7.2. Keep brushing daily, and vacuum up anything on the bottom. Adjust your FC per the FC/CYA Levels to SLAM levels at least 3 times a day, morning noon and night, and keep the filter running 24/7.
Read SLAM Process over and over to make sure you don't miss a step.
We'll get that pool clean!
Read SLAM Process over and over to make sure you don't miss a step.
We'll get that pool clean!
- Feb 6, 2015
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I'd recommend bringing it up to SLAM level now. This will allow a few more FC tests today and give you a jump on it. If algae really is brewing, it needs to be stopped ASAP. And then following the SLAM Process will clear it up. Don't rush to completion - be methodical and follow the process completely.
Slimmy walls and cloudy water are indicative of an algae bloom.
Use the PoolMath app and share your results. That will make it easier for us to follow along and help you.
Slimmy walls and cloudy water are indicative of an algae bloom.
Use the PoolMath app and share your results. That will make it easier for us to follow along and help you.
I added baking soda and cya this morning before around 9-10. Can I go ahead and test pH, alkalinity and cya? Because I will need those numbers to SLAM
- Feb 6, 2015
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Yes, you can test the pH about 30 minutes after your last adjustment (with the pump running). If the pH is 7.2 or closeto that, add chlorine to get to SLAM Process levels.
Just tested
Ph 7.2
TA 70
CYA between 25and 30
I don't have anymore stabilizer, should I get some before doing a SLAM or am I good to go?
Ph 7.2
TA 70
CYA between 25and 30
I don't have anymore stabilizer, should I get some before doing a SLAM or am I good to go?
- Feb 6, 2015
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- Pool Size
- 12300
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
If CYA is between 25 and 30, it's 30. We always round up on the CYA as you can't really interpolate between the lines on the vial.
You're good - SLAM Process away!
Don't forget to post your test results in this thread. Once you start the SLAM Process, only test the FC and CC. And remember, there are 3 criteria to successfully completing the SLAM - clear water being the first and CC 0.5 or less. No use doing an OCLT to pass until you have clear water (can easily tell heads or tails of a quarter tossed in the deep end) and your CC is 0.5 or less.
You're good - SLAM Process away!
Don't forget to post your test results in this thread. Once you start the SLAM Process, only test the FC and CC. And remember, there are 3 criteria to successfully completing the SLAM - clear water being the first and CC 0.5 or less. No use doing an OCLT to pass until you have clear water (can easily tell heads or tails of a quarter tossed in the deep end) and your CC is 0.5 or less.
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