Actually, I did plan on doing an OCLT test on Saturday or Sunday night to make sure the stuff on the bottom of the pool is fine dirt and pollen that went through the mesh cover and not algae. I forgot that I should hold off on CYA until I did the test. Fortunately, I add my chemicals in increments. The CYA I added today will increase by 16 according to Pool Math so it's not as bad as if I added what I needed to reach 70. The starting CYA was 30. If I do need to slam, I'll need a bit more bleach but it won't require 55 gallon barrels of it.
What did you do to your pool today?
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Actually, I did plan on doing an OCLT test on Saturday or Sunday night to make sure the stuff on the bottom of the pool is fine dirt and pollen that went through the mesh cover and not algae. I forgot that I should hold off on CYA until I did the test. Fortunately, I add my chemicals in increments. The CYA I added today will increase by 16 according to Pool Math so it's not as bad as if I added what I needed to reach 70. The starting CYA was 30. If I do need to slam, I'll need a bit more bleach but it won't require 55 gallon barrels of it.
kul
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Today, I started a slam to differentiate between possible MA and/or pollen. I’m worried, but TFP has not let me down in the past so 
midlifecrisis
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Blew off the day job:
- Removed the new (and barely used) UV/Ozone generator and replumed
- Mounted Power Center for SWG, connected power from panel relay, bonded, and tested
- Planned and marked final plumbing run for SWG install tomorrow
- Cleaned cartridge filters for the first time (wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be)
- Added and dissolved salt
- Cut solar cover into thirds (easier to manage alone) and took a dip
- Placed wifey's huge porcelain flower pots on water feature wall
- Jun 1, 2018
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Got the power box on the wall and the SWCG is now physically plumbed in. Wiring work comes tomorrow. I put 120 lbs of salt in so far and we're close. Should need another 20 lbs.
Man I can't wait for this thing to be up and running.
Man I can't wait for this thing to be up and running.
midlifecrisis
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Also got n oil change and recall complete, state inspection, quick trip to San Antonio to drop off the exchange student at a friends house and back. Gonna get some sleep and get my new toy installed first light!@midlifecrisis you’ve been a busy bee!
I had to drain water from the pool. We had 2.6" of rain yesterday. Pool level went from middle of skimmer to top of it.
We're up and running! I hate plumbing so that part was awful, but the electric and automation was a piece of cake.
The era of jug lugging has come to an end!
EDIT: Also, huge +1 for the Diamond Crystals water softener salt in the blue bag. Dissolved in no time flat with just a little brushing.
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Turbo1Ton
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I use this if Lowe's is out of pool salt, or in the case this year, the pool salt was $1 cheaper per bag. About 5 minutes of brushing and it's gone.
--Jeff
Turbo1Ton
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Changed out filter carts today with the spare set. I had to toss the OEM filters last fall when I swapped them with my spare set, and the end caps were disintegrating. Bought a set of replacement filters from Pool Guy Supply and those were the ones I swapped in today.
--Jeff
--Jeff
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Just added LC to get to SLAM level. Our pool runs all winter but is covered, so it doesn’t get brushed while the cover is on. I keep FC high, but still open to a dusty mess until the water gets filtered well. Cleaned the filter a couple of weeks ago in prep for opening. Will top off the salt once I shut off the SWG for the OCLT.
Water temp is 70°. Getting ready for that first chilling dive of the year!
Water temp is 70°. Getting ready for that first chilling dive of the year!
midlifecrisis
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Finished the SWG install, and up and running, cleaned the patio and decking and odds and ends around the pool so I can sit out there in the morning listening to the water while drinking coffee.
Will add my actuators in a couple of weeks, but for now, I'm done.
Will add my actuators in a couple of weeks, but for now, I'm done.
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Just Took the cover off! Pool is officially open! Water temp is 72F
Fc is 16ppm - been running my little swg 10hrs/day while the cover was on since the temps were rising so quickly incase slam was necessary. We’ll see what the oclt says!
Robert
is doing his work now with the fine filter basket. Now off to attempt to fold my giant tarp into a tiny square 
Fc is 16ppm - been running my little swg 10hrs/day while the cover was on since the temps were rising so quickly incase slam was necessary. We’ll see what the oclt says!
Robert
is doing his work now with the fine filter basket. Now off to attempt to fold my giant tarp into a tiny square
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midlifecrisis
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Everytime I try to do something with my cover the wind decides to sing the way of her people.Just Took the cover off! Pool is officially open! Water temp is 72F
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Fc is 16ppm - been running my little swg 10hrs/day while the cover was on since the temps were rising so quickly incase slam was necessary. We’ll see what the oclt says!
Robert
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I have a very precise taco
method that involves binder clips & unwilling teens along with timing the wind & her ways 
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I went for a brief swim in the 71 degree water. This is a record earliest, by about a month.
By this time next week we’ll probably be back to water in the 50s…
By this time next week we’ll probably be back to water in the 50s…
The water today was 72, I put my feet in and realized that was way too cold for me. I don't know how you do it 
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The same way we endure -40 degree windchills. By being insane, of course.The water today was 72, I put my feet in and realized that was way too cold for me. I don't know how you do it