Taking over pool responsibilities and overwhelmed!

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tntbutler said:
Hi there!
I looked up Pride Louisiana and didn’t realize that’s east BR, we kinda are neighbor's! And, my daughter lives in BR, small world.

BTW, you have a beautiful pool! Mine is old gunite, (bought the house about 7 years ago), and had it re-plastered and re-tiled. It’s a hot mess but it’s my hot mess, lol.

I truly believe taking over responsibility for my pool care is the best decision I’ve made regarding my pool….with that being said, I’m a researcher, not a chemist, and was a little “overwhelmed” at first, (ugh, I sound like such a drama queen) but it is def getting easier thanks to this website and all the amazing people! -Shout out to Poolstored!!!!

Thanks again for your help and support, means the world when you’re a little “overwhelmed” lol
Tanya
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Hi Tanya,

Yep we’re still in EBR, but about as north as you can go! We even have East Feliciana water, that’s how north we are haha. When I saw you were in south Louisiana I had to say hi 👋!

It took me 8 years to talk my husband into putting in a pool and this was our first summer having it. After paying for it, I was far from wanting to shell out more money to have someone take care of it (+ our dogs act like they want to eat anyone that comes on the property 😂), so thankfully I found my way here while still building it, because the folks here are so smart and helpful and our water takes my breath away every time I look at it 🥰

We went with a black fiberglass shell to blend in with our environment more out here, pretty much looks like a pond, but when the sun shines on it we get this sparkly teal color. When I saw your green water my first thought was “oooh pretty!” lol, not the look you were going for though haha! Good luck with your OCLT and hope you get your water back where you want it soon!

😊Stephanie
 
It is possible that even with chlorinator off, it may still be allowing chlorine through. I really dislike chlorinators.

Sometimes the chlorinators get an accumulation of salts from the pucks and the shutoffs end up not working well.

You really need to be able to do an OCLT. I think pucks are bad enough to handle when they are dry. Pulling wet ones out sucks...fumes and handling.

I would try the OCLT again tonight. Ensure the chlorinator is off. When you do the test, clean and dry the vial with rubbing alcohol. Hold the reagent bottle vertical, and squeeze VERY slowly, so the drops form an drop under their own weight. Take your time.

Let's see what we get...
 
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PoolStored said:
It is possible that even with chlorinator off, it may still be allowing chlorine through. I really dislike chlorinators.

Sometimes the chlorinators get an accumulation of salts from the pucks and the shutoffs end up not working well.

You really need to be able to do an OCLT. I think pucks are bad enough to handle when they are dry. Pulling wet ones out sucks...fumes and handling.

I would try the OCLT again tonight. Ensure the chlorinator is off. When you do the test, clean and dry the vial with rubbing alcohol. Hold the reagent bottle vertical, and squeeze VERY slowly, so the drops form an drop under their own weight. Take your time.

Let's see what we get...
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PoolStored said:
It is possible that even with chlorinator off, it may still be allowing chlorine through. I really dislike chlorinators.

Sometimes the chlorinators get an accumulation of salts from the pucks and the shutoffs end up not working well.

You really need to be able to do an OCLT. I think pucks are bad enough to handle when they are dry. Pulling wet ones out sucks...fumes and handling.

I would try the OCLT again tonight. Ensure the chlorinator is off. When you do the test, clean and dry the vial with rubbing alcohol. Hold the reagent bottle vertical, and squeeze VERY slowly, so the drops form an drop under their own weight. Take your time.

Let's see what we get...
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Round two..I can’t thank you enough for your help! 🫶
 
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PoolStored said:
It is possible that even with chlorinator off, it may still be allowing chlorine through. I really dislike chlorinators.

Sometimes the chlorinators get an accumulation of salts from the pucks and the shutoffs end up not working well.

You really need to be able to do an OCLT. I think pucks are bad enough to handle when they are dry. Pulling wet ones out sucks...fumes and handling.

I would try the OCLT again tonight. Ensure the chlorinator is off. When you do the test, clean and dry the vial with rubbing alcohol. Hold the reagent bottle vertical, and squeeze VERY slowly, so the drops form an drop under their own weight. Take your time.

Let's see what we get...
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Posted OCLT results in pool app and there was a loss of FC by 1.2 CC is 0.2, used 25mL level
So I’m prepping to slam but first need to raise PH?
Well first, do u think I should slam?
 
@tntbutler you have done a great job learning how to care for your pool! @PoolStored sure had been a wonderful help to you. He is one of the best that is for sure! :hug: @PoolStored THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!

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Lower your pH to 7.2 - 7.5. Use muriatic acid.

Follow the SLAM process. Print it out and keep it with you. Link-->SLAM Process
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Got it. Is there any particular Muriatic acid brand, etc u recommend?
kimkats said:
@tntbutler you have done a great job learning how to care for your pool! @PoolStored sure had been a wonderful help to you. He is one of the best that is for sure! :hug: @PoolStored THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!

Did you know TFP is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit supported by user donations. Support from our members keeps our site online and keeps all of our content free of advertisements. Please consider donating to TFP at --> this link.

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Kim :kim:
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Done! 😊
 
kimkats said:
@tntbutler you have done a great job learning how to care for your pool! @PoolStored sure had been a wonderful help to you. He is one of the best that is for sure! :hug: @PoolStored THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!

Did you know TFP is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit supported by user donations. Support from our members keeps our site online and keeps all of our content free of advertisements. Please consider donating to TFP at --> this link.

We are all volunteers that love to help others have a TFP!

Kim :kim:
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If your CYA is 50, your FC is 2.8, then you need to add 4 Gallons of 12.5% LC...or 5 gallons of 10%.

Yes, all at one time. Pour slowly in front of a return (pencil thin stream)...should take about 2 min per gallon. Brush around a bit after each gallon.
 

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