TF-100 readings and my SLAM process
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CC test is quick; it won't take long once you do the FC. Maybe the clingy can daughter wait?
We don't have any lights, I got a lot around the drain cap and in the nooks of the ladder
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4/20/2015 @ 8:30pm
FC: 20.5
Since I am going to bed, I upped shock level to 24 and dumped 24 ozs of 8.25% @ 8:35pm
Next test will be FC and CC around 6:30 am
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Sorry, already done for the night.
4/21/2014 @ 6:00 am
FC: 19.5
CC:1
Dumped 4 ozs of 8.25% @ 6:05am
So not too bad. As promised, here is a pic this morning. There is a slight improvement from my pic I posted Saturday morning. This pic was taken @ 5:55 am today.
FC: 19.5
CC:1
Dumped 4 ozs of 8.25% @ 6:05am
So not too bad. As promised, here is a pic this morning. There is a slight improvement from my pic I posted Saturday morning. This pic was taken @ 5:55 am today.
This pic did not come out great but you can see less haze and more of the bar below the 3rd step. I will try to take another. One in a couple of hours.
You have a good ways to go. Bump it, and don't let it fall below SLAM value. If you do that it will go much faster.
Question....
I know we decided to go with a CYA of 50, but would it hurt anything if I go for a CYA of 60 instead? Would it make the process any faster?
I know we decided to go with a CYA of 50, but would it hurt anything if I go for a CYA of 60 instead? Would it make the process any faster?
Patrick or Dave can you answer this? Could I even bump it to a 70 CYA shock level? Would it hurt anything?
Don't increase it. That will require more FC. It's at an ok balance for sunlight protection and required FC dose.
You were wondering about raising your FC goal to 28 (shock level for a CYA of 70) and not actually adding more CYA, right?
Yes, that is correct
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Thanks
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4/21/2015 @ 8:00 am
FC: 21.5
CC: 1
Dumped 18 ozs of 8.25% @ 8:10
I have the auto cleaner running. I will run it for a few hours this morning. It picked up a lot of debris yesterday during the hour or so I had it going yesterday.
I'm sorry I read your question in haste thinking you wanted to increase Cya. My apologies.
I wish I could tell you to go beyond the TFP suggestions, but it would come with risk. Primarily fading your liner. While I think the risk is low at that level, It is a possible threat.
I wish I could tell you to go beyond the TFP suggestions, but it would come with risk. Primarily fading your liner. While I think the risk is low at that level, It is a possible threat.
No problem. I probably should have worded it better. I will just keep bumping to 24 so I can stay above 20 FC shock level.
This is what I would strive for at minimum. It's always good to make sure you don't dip below SLAM values. If you just barely get there with a dose, you know you'll be under it in no time. I must say, you are tenacious on this and being as aggressive as you are it will be over pretty soon. Gold star for your efforts.
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This is what I would strive for at minimum. It's always good to make sure you don't dip below SLAM values. If you just barely get there with a dose, you know you'll be under it in no time. I must say, you are tenacious on this and being as aggressive as you are it will be over pretty soon. Gold star for your efforts.
Thank you. My husband thinks I love the pool more than him at this point. I am fortunate enough to be a stay at home Mom and I homeschool, but we have a very payed back approach.
Since I am home during the day, I can test every 2 hours in between doing other stuff.
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Getting the wrench out again here (Hahahahahaha!)
You COULD retest after 30 minutes just to make sure you hit your target FC. This is KIND-OF a recommendation, but only do this when you have any special concerns so as not to waste reagents.
This is the same "retest" you do when performing an OCLT. You may find that a retest before you head to bed will give you some additional peace of mind.
Getting the wrench out again here (Hahahahahaha!)
You COULD retest after 30 minutes just to make sure you hit your target FC. This is KIND-OF a recommendation, but only do this when you have any special concerns so as not to waste reagents.
This is the same "retest" you do when performing an OCLT. You may find that a retest before you head to bed will give you some additional peace of mind.
The only real danger to that is running low, or out of reagents. But hey, they will make more, no problem.
4/21/2015 @ 10:00 am
FC: 23
Did not test CC this time
Dumped 8 ozs of 8.25% @ 10:05 am
FC: 23
Did not test CC this time
Dumped 8 ozs of 8.25% @ 10:05 am
So far today I have stayed above my shock level of 20 by bumping chlorine to a 24 level. It is easiest for me to test every 2 hours. I have a mini farm and homeschool too. If I see a drop below 20 then I will test 30 mins later just for you
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This is what the auto cleaner got from the bottom in about 2 hours. I do not think the sand is from the filter. I think it is sand from feet last year.
