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Nicholasboiss

Nicholasboiss

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May 22, 2021
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Enfield, CT
Pool Size
18500
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
Hello all,

Newbie here. We have a 28ft, 18,500 gallon above ground vinyl pool. I opened on Saturday and have been attempting clean it out in the past couple days. I've added some chlorine just at the beginning and some conditioner based on advice I saw before my test kit came in. My K-2006C kit came in, so here are my test results:

FC: 7.64
pH: 7.4
TA: 120
CH: 40
CYA: 30

I am looking for some guidance on what's next. I have a pretty cloudy pool still, and have stocked up on enough liquid chlorine to do a SLAM, I just don't want to do that if it isn't necessary. Any and all advice would be appreciated. I am in there now getting the leaves out too :)
 

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Welcome to the forum!
Great job in purchasing a quality test kit.
Cloudy water typically means it is time to follow the SLAM Process. If you like, do a Overnight Chlorine Loss Test tonight to see what that data says.
For future FC testing, use a 10 ml water sample, one rounded scoop of R0870 powder, and each drop of R0871 reagent to clear is 0.5ppm FC.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
 
mknauss said:
Welcome to the forum!
Great job in purchasing a quality test kit.
Cloudy water typically means it is time to follow the SLAM Process. If you like, do a Overnight Chlorine Loss Test tonight to see what that data says.
For future FC testing, use a 10 ml water sample, one rounded scoop of R0870 powder, and each drop of R0871 reagent to clear is 0.5ppm FC.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
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Thank you, I will do a FC test tonight and again in the morning. I’ve read through it and purchased the recommended chemicals as well. Learning one day at a time :)
 
Tame that pool water. You are the boss! That kit is going to keep you on the straight and narrow path to perfect water. Once you get over this hump you will always be on top of it!
 
jimim said:
Tame that pool water. You are the boss! That kit is going to keep you on the straight and narrow path to perfect water. Once you get over this hump you will always be on top of it!
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That’s what I’m most excited about. Knowing how to get it perfect and keep it there. Not just relying on dumping copious amounts of chlorine in there and praying for a miracle.
 
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Hey Nicholas and Welcome !!! I am officially challenging you to earn a spot in this thread

How Clear is TFP Clear? Let's See (Pics Only Please).

How clear should my water be? A very common question. Here is mine on a calm morning where I could finally vacuum. Yes I know, I'm still manually vacuuming. It took me 7 years to finally get an SWG, I'm working on a robot. :) So now let's see your water clarity.
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com


(Don't worry we'll help every step of the way)
 
YippeeSkippy said:
Its good to read an owner ready to jump in and get on it!
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Newdude said:
Hey Nicholas and Welcome !!! I am officially challenging you to earn a spot in this thread

How Clear is TFP Clear? Let's See (Pics Only Please).

How clear should my water be? A very common question. Here is mine on a calm morning where I could finally vacuum. Yes I know, I'm still manually vacuuming. It took me 7 years to finally get an SWG, I'm working on a robot. :) So now let's see your water clarity.
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com


(Don't worry we'll help every step of the way)
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Challenge absolutely accepted.
 
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mknauss said:
Welcome to the forum!
Great job in purchasing a quality test kit.
Cloudy water typically means it is time to follow the SLAM Process. If you like, do a Overnight Chlorine Loss Test tonight to see what that data says.
For future FC testing, use a 10 ml water sample, one rounded scoop of R0870 powder, and each drop of R0871 reagent to clear is 0.5ppm FC.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
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Decided to just SLAM last night and got it too 12 FC before going to sleep. Woke up today, and the level was at 8, so I am losing about 4 FC a night. Brought it back to 12 and am monitoring to keep it up there until I meet the criteria.
 
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Nicholasboiss said:
Update! Wanted to give everyone an update and thank you very much, for the assistance. Been slamming during this time until I could pass overnight test. Finally did this morning, and continued vacuuming and brushing. So satisfying knowing that I did the work to get it here. Here's an update shot.View attachment 343411
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Nicholas, Way to go! By the way what ladder do you have there. Need one just like it, Thanks Allan.
 
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I thought it was 2 spoons r0870 even when doing 10 ml sample?

I just reread it and not seeing it say only one.

Just wondering if I've been doing it wrong these years.
mknauss said:
Welcome to the forum!
Great job in purchasing a quality test kit.
Cloudy water typically means it is time to follow the SLAM Process. If you like, do a Overnight Chlorine Loss Test tonight to see what that data says.
For future FC testing, use a 10 ml water sample, one rounded scoop of R0870 powder, and each drop of R0871 reagent to clear is 0.5ppm FC.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
Click to expand...
 
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