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[jackrogue]

FC-5
CC-1
PH-7.2
TA-70
CH-250
CYA-80
water is slightly green

Pool using SWG as of 6/15/19
Pool is in Kailua Kona, Hawaii --- where there's seemingly ALWAYS some form of biological particulate and/or volcanic byproduct in the air --- hence, within my pool.
My new variable speed pump and new salt water generator are each programmed to run on the same schedule, ten hours daily: 8:00AM - 6:00 PM.
I do realize that each pool and each location are unique. However, I must ask this 7-YEAR NEWBIE QUESTION: Is there a basic guideline which I have not discovered on TFP regarding SHOCK frequency, other than shocking AFTER the occurrence of green pool water?

 

[mknauss]

There is no need to 'shock' if you eradicate the algae by following the SLAM Process and then using your SWCG to keep the FC above minimum for your CYA using the FC/CYA Levels.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Jack,

I have three saltwater pools.. I have not added a single bag of "shock" in the past 8 years.. And... I often shy away from threads discussing our SLAM process, because I have yet had to perform one.. Good for me personally, but not so good for answering SLAM questions...

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Etchase]

I live in Kihei, so a similar climate and am going thru 5-5.5 ppm of chlorine a day with a CYA of 40. I was wondering what your usage is like?