The opening

[callahan3]

Day one of open. Cleaned out as my leaves as I could I’m sure there is more in the bottom but can see them [emoji22]. Cya is close to 8 might be 7 but just stared the slam. Will test every hr till tonight then I’ll have to back off tomorrow for work. Also ph was 7.5. Added 5 gals of liquid bleach.

 

[Texas Splash]

 

[mknauss]

Cya is close to 8 might be 7 but just stared the slam.

?? -- Can you clarify??

 

[Jimrahbe]

Cal,

Just asking because I'm curious... We don't close pools where I live, so I have zero experience in that area...

Is this opening different from your normal opening? Is this something that you have to do each year, or did something happen?

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[domct203]

?? -- Can you clarify??

+1

And please let us know what test kit you are using.

 

[callahan3]

TF-100 is the kit
I did not get it covered or closed right. Had problems.
CYA was between 7&8 so 7.5 but I used 8 on the calculator.
No this is really early on pool opening but the heat was making the green pool lol. So I started early an will keep it up from here out.

 

[mknauss]

It is impossible to measure your CYA below 30 ppm with a TF100. How did you get a CYA of 7 or 8????

 

[callahan3]

Lol at T splash

 

[callahan3]

O hahaha I see what I did on the first post 70-80 not 7-8 omg ???

 

[mknauss]

OK - that is significant!

Pretty rough to do a SLAM with that high of CYA. Are you sure you are not able to drain at least a third of your water first?

 

[callahan3]

I drained as much as I could well until I started filling up the neighbors yard!! An every time I flush every hr I add to it also in hopes of keeping it down

 

[mknauss]

Good luck!

 

[callahan3]

1hr ago 34fc now 32fc

 

[mknauss]

Pump on and brushing like mad - right?

 

[callahan3]

Pump 24/7 on high brush 2/3 time a day right

 

[domct203]

Pump 24/7 on high brush 2/3 time a day right

Sounds like you got this!

Remember, the most significant thing is MAINTAIN that FC!

Good luck!

 

[mknauss]

Pump 24/7 on high brush 2/3 time a day right

Great! Back up the tanker truck of Chlorine. At that high CYA you will need it!

 

[callahan3]

Just glad it’s going to be cloudy today an tomorrow

 

[callahan3]

Can u test cya when slamming?
An the pump should be running on high at night or can I run slower

 

[Texas Splash]

Can u test cya when slamming?
An the pump should be running on high at night or can I run slower

Sure. But other factors still apply: good sunny day for visibility, chilly water needs to be brought indoors first to warm up, etc. As for the pump, it doesn't have to be on high, so a lower rpm is fine. Just continuously moving. Good luck!