Trying to balance pool it’s not working
- Thread starter T-rod13331
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I only did FC, CC, TA, CH, PH and CYA
I don’t know any other tests besides these
I don’t know any other tests besides these
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Keep checking your FC and upping it when it drops below 7, since that number seems to be making improvement for you.
If your PH stays steady over the next 12-24hrs, consider a SLAM Process @ your CYA level FC/CYA Levels
| CYA (Stabilizer) | Minimum FC | Target FC | Shock FC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 2 | 4-6 | 12 |
A SLAM Process = Shock.Level.AND.Maintain (shock level for your CYA)
| CYA (Stabilizer) | Minimum FC | Target FC | Shock FC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 3 | 5-7 | 16 |
The more often you can check and raise FC (practically), the faster it will go
(minimum suggested is 2x a day, hourly is preferred, you can go longer between testings once FC is not dropping more than 2pts per test)Cleaned filter, PH was around 7.6 to 7.8 put in 3 cups of MA and FC was at 7 with a CC at 0
There was some algae in the pool this morning I brushed the pool and it’s starting to look a little clearer after brushing it, algae normally was mostly concentrated towards the deeper end but this morning that area was a little clearer. Most of the algae seemed to be concentrated in the center to the shallow end.
There was some algae in the pool this morning I brushed the pool and it’s starting to look a little clearer after brushing it, algae normally was mostly concentrated towards the deeper end but this morning that area was a little clearer. Most of the algae seemed to be concentrated in the center to the shallow end.
FC dropped to 6 and PH didn’t change much today I adjusted as needed and brushed a few times pool still looks the same and I found algae about 20 minutes agao even though PH is at 7.2 and FC is at 6
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,156
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
T-rod...what FC are you targeting for the SLAM. You should be at 16 FC with a CYA of 40.
Wait 16 FC I thought it was supposed to be 7 I’m still waiting on cya last time I checked it was at 40
Okay I think I get it now I need to add about a gallon and a half to get to shock level I thought I had to get it to 7 and keep it there
my reply (with clarifications)
(with clarifications)You can print/save the full SLAM Process instructions for easy offline referenceA SLAM Process = Shock.Level.AND.Maintain (shock level for your CYA)
CYA (Stabilizer) Minimum FC MAINTENANCE FC **This is Your TARGET** Shock FC 40 3 5-7 16
- The more often you can check and raise FC (practically), the faster it will go
- Minimum is 2x a day (early morning & evening)
- Hourly is preferred
- You can extend the time between testings once FC is not dropping more than 2pts at retesting
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,156
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
After passing all criteria for SLAM, you can drop your FC back down to 7. That will be your daily maintenance goal. Hopefully you'll now see some quicker progress.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Yeah I see where I messed up I didn’t understand the 16 thing I see you was trying to keep me at 7 till my cya came up then I slam I thought I was slamming this whole time sorry for the confusion
Sorry for the confusion! Yes protecting the liner & making sure FC held before going into "attack" mode!
No worries just put in a couple of cups of acid to lower the ph then I’ll start to slam
I lost the prime on my skimmer and I have no clue where the leak is coming from I switched the setting to the main drain anyone know if this is a problem or not because I don’t know all I did was disconnect the vacuum from the skimmer and now the skimmer keeps filling with water it drains down and fills back up over and over.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,364
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40