SWG died and I'm on vacation for a week starting tomorrow. How much FC should I have before I leave?

[mirko]

My SWG just died. No time to deal with that now. What should I get my FC levels up to so that my pool is not green when I get back in a week? Is there anything else that I should adjust?

Current Levels
FC 4.5
PH 7.6
TA 70
CH 60
CYA 70
SALT 3350
TEMP 71.4

Thank you!

 

[mknauss]

Take your FC to slam level. Can you disable the Ozone thing? If not, you might be best to turn off the pump too (ozone consumes chlorine). No one nearby that could come and add a gallon of 10% every few days?

 

[mguzzy]

Do you have a cover? that will help with Chlorine loss.

 

[mirko]

Take your FC to slam level. Can you disable the Ozone thing? If not, you might be best to turn off the pump too (ozone consumes chlorine). No one nearby that could come and add a gallon of 10% every few days?

Thanks for the info.
I'll go with the SLAM level and put the cover on as was also suggested by @mguzzy. Then if it's green when I get back I'll just deal with that. Off to buy some 10% for the first time since I installed the pool last year. I've been following the TFP methods since I installed the pool and it's been perfect the whole time. Love this site.

 

[Newdude]

Then if it's green when I get back I'll just deal with that

Enjoy your trip after taking precautions before you go. We’ll be here when you get back if you need !!

 

[superuser]

Poke a few small holes in a gallon bottle of chlorine and throw it in the pool before you leave?