Using pucks to SLAM

[Wobblerlorri]

Well, I've decided to drain my 14' BestWay and start fresh this season (tarp fell in, water's black, it's just yucky).

My question is: Given the scarcity of liquid chlorine this year, how do you use pucks to SLAM a pool? I know I'm going to have to, because I don't think there's going to be any way to get all the dirty water out.

I have twelve gallons of 10% liquid chlorine which may or may not be any good. I'm going to run through that first, and hope it has enough oomph to SLAM and sanitize. If it doesnt, I'll have to use the pucks I have (and I'll start with a low CYA to be safe).

 

[Texas Splash]

Pucks aren't going to be much help really. They aren't designed to achieve the high/consistent FC you require for a SLAM (i.e. 12). The fact you are doing a drain first is very good news for you so that most of the work is already done. Just get everything clean you can get to and scrub, then once the pool is refilled, add stabilizer to a CYA of 30 and use that liquid chlorine to raise the FC to 12. There may only be some residual algae in the plumbing or filter, so I would think it shouldn't take too long.

 

[kimkats]

I am with Pat! With you draining and staring over I am hopeful you will have enough liquid chlorine to take care of any left over stuff in the water. Good luck and let us see before and after pics so can cheer you on!

Kim

 

[IsThisWhereIPutMyName?]

Start adding the bleach right after the drain down. You will get a higher concentration for the remaining dirty water using the same amount of bleach. Presumably the fill water is clean and doesn’t need the high level.