The Return of the Pool That Just Won't Die
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Just what was left of a jug. I was slightly over as is but I figured this would just add some buffer.
Should I not do that?
Should I not do that?
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No that's ok but.. you always want to make sure you know how much you are adding... It helps you to find a pattern and keeps from wrecking equipment...
IF pool math tell you to add 32 oz and you have 40 left, something like that is fine but you don't want to just blind add any chemicals
IF pool math tell you to add 32 oz and you have 40 left, something like that is fine but you don't want to just blind add any chemicals
I hear you. Pool math would have said 0 since I was at 12.5 and I'm afraid that my FC will dip below shock levels while I'm sleeping, but I get what you're saying about a pattern.
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Youre ok.. I did the same thing... Trying to stay ahead over night.
With your CYA being roughly 30, try not to go above 16 with any additions. 16 will be your next slam target when we get you up to 40 CYA so you are still in the clear. Once you get into the 18 range you are "super shocking" which is normally reserved for mustard algae... and if you maintain that level too long it starts to damage your equipment.
So just be careful and try to keep you levels in a realm of control
With your CYA being roughly 30, try not to go above 16 with any additions. 16 will be your next slam target when we get you up to 40 CYA so you are still in the clear. Once you get into the 18 range you are "super shocking" which is normally reserved for mustard algae... and if you maintain that level too long it starts to damage your equipment.
So just be careful and try to keep you levels in a realm of control
cj3737
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It is difficult to estimate when your pool will stop being cloudy. Make sure to backwash when your pressure rises 25%. Sand filters work best when they are a little dirty, so don't backwash before the pressure rises 25%.
Brush daily and the more frequently you test and adjust FC will help speed it along. Unfortunately sand filters take longer to clear, so you'll need some Pool Owner Patience (POP).
Brush daily and the more frequently you test and adjust FC will help speed it along. Unfortunately sand filters take longer to clear, so you'll need some Pool Owner Patience (POP).
Does dead algae look like anything. I haven't seen anything in the filters. But maybe that's not how that looks.
Also, the PSI on my filter never gets above 20. Is that odd?
Also, the PSI on my filter never gets above 20. Is that odd?
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Itll be suspended particles in the water.. You wont see any in the basket. Too fine to get stuck there. ITs the sand's job to grab that stuff.
Psi not getting above 20 is ok. That means there isn't anything big restricting flow. A slightly dirty filter is more effective than a too clean or too dirty filter.. If it gets up to 22-23, then it time for a backwash
Psi not getting above 20 is ok. That means there isn't anything big restricting flow. A slightly dirty filter is more effective than a too clean or too dirty filter.. If it gets up to 22-23, then it time for a backwash
- Mar 24, 2014
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When you turn the pump off, does it go to 0? If you run it in recirculate, is it lower than 20?
Yes, it drops to 0 when I turn it off. Not sure what recirculate is and I haven't done one, so I'm not sure...
What is your clean pressure? If your clean pressure is 20, backwash when your pressure reaches 25 (20 X 1.25=25).
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I think clean pressure from the last thread was 18... Isnt that what it read in one of your videos, Guy?
Clean pressure? What's that? And yes, I did google it but is not know if it's the same thing you guys are talking about.
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In one of your fist vids from the other thread, you passed by the pressure gauge and it read somewhere around 18.
After you backwashed, what did the gauge read?
After you backwashed, what did the gauge read?
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