We opened our pool in Summer 2016 so the water was new and we used TFP method without any issues. The pool company came and closed the pool for the winter and I just had them open it this week. I did not add anything to the pool water during September through April. When opening the cover today, I noticed the water looked very cloudy and could barely see the bottom. I used the TFP-100 test kit to take my first results of the year. Here are the numbers:
FC = .5
CC = 0
TC = .5
Calcium = 175
Alkalinity = 170
PH = 7.6
CYA = 0 ( I could see the black dot easily even after filling the test tube all the way)
I have read through pool school and I guess I'm confused on when to SLAM and when not to. Does opening your pool in the Spring automatically mean you must SLAM? I never had to SLAM during our first summer as everything was perfect each day I tested. I use Liquid Chlorine from Mendards which is the 12.5%.
I was hoping I could figure this out on my own but am looking for some guidance from the experts.
Thank you.
FC = .5
CC = 0
TC = .5
Calcium = 175
Alkalinity = 170
PH = 7.6
CYA = 0 ( I could see the black dot easily even after filling the test tube all the way)
I have read through pool school and I guess I'm confused on when to SLAM and when not to. Does opening your pool in the Spring automatically mean you must SLAM? I never had to SLAM during our first summer as everything was perfect each day I tested. I use Liquid Chlorine from Mendards which is the 12.5%.
I was hoping I could figure this out on my own but am looking for some guidance from the experts.
Thank you.