Weeks long slam-am I doing things right?

[adm525]

I opened on May 29 to a green pool. I almost had it cleared up and the sand filter blew out the side so I had to wait for a new one and restart June 7. I have added ridiculous amounts of chlorine and my loss for the past 24h is already 16. I ran out a few times so the fc dipped down lower than it should. I’m using new chlorine and reagents. Water is clear. Can someone please look over my records and tell me if I’m doing things correctly?

 

[PoolStored]

Everything looks fine. If you can check and replace FC more often, it will go faster.

 

[ajw22]

The last CYA test I see is 30.

SLAM FC for CYA 30 is 12.

Why do I see chlorine being added when FC is higher than that?

Be patient. Your water is clear but if you cannot pass a Overnight Chlorine Loss Test you still have algae you need to get rid of.

 

[PoolStored]

The last CYA test I see is 30.

His last CYA was 40. Slam level is 16.

 

[adm525]

Thank you. Yes cya is 40. I think pool math maybe overshooting the chlorine as it’s been higher when checking after adding a few times.

 

[ajw22]

I think pool math maybe overshooting the chlorine as it’s been higher when checking after adding a few times.

Either your chlorine % is stronger or your actual pool volume is smaller.

 

[adm525]

Either your chlorine % is stronger or your actual pool volume is smaller.

It’s 10% chlorine and 24ft round 5ft tall

 

[adm525]

Everything looks fine. If you can check and replace FC more often, it will go faster.

I have been today. That’s what made me question myself, it lost 2.5ppm in less than 2h.

 

[ajw22]

24ft round 5ft tall

That does not tell you how much actual water is filled.

 

[adm525]

That does not tell you how much actual water is filled.

I think 4ft of water but not positive