We are just now opening our pool! We were supposed to get a new liner this year but we’re unable to get one in time and they are still on back order. Because of getting a new liner we drained our pool before the winter and I feel like we are starting from scratch with a completely green pool! Just want some advice on where to begin. Thank you
Where to begin
- Thread starter kspan
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 49,311
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
A green pool means it's time to do a SLAM Process. If you follow the instructions on that page you'll do fine. It takes time and a good bit of chlorine, but it works. If you have any questions about the SLAM Process let us know.
Confused…pool was good for 3 days after slam. Now, cloudy again
FC 40
PH 7.4
CC 1
CYA 20
CH 20
TA 300
None of these numbers make sense!!
Any insight
FC 40
PH 7.4
CC 1
CYA 20
CH 20
TA 300
None of these numbers make sense!!
Any insight
- Jun 22, 2014
- 49,311
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
The pH and TA are understandable in your area. CH can be low as it's basically N/A for your type pool anyways. But the very low CYA and what appears to be a very high FC are odd. Are you sure about that FC reading?
Agreed!! I did the FC test twice! That’s why I’m so confused on what to do! I have muriatic acid but I’m so worried about using it. In pool math it says to put in 1 gallon & 3 cups!
- Jun 24, 2021
- 9,075
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
- Jun 24, 2021
- 9,075
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
Wait what? Stop and do not add Muriatic. That will lower your pH and it is fine. Let’s take a breath. Go back and do FC test with 10ml sample first.Agreed!! I did the FC test twice! That’s why I’m so confused on what to do! I have muriatic acid but I’m so worried about using it. In pool math it says to put in 1 gallon & 3 cups!
Oh and Hey from another Ohioan…
- Jun 24, 2021
- 9,075
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
- Jun 24, 2021
- 9,075
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
I’ll order new now!!!
- Jun 24, 2021
- 9,075
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
Ohioan
Why did you add 10 gallons? If you are trying to clear your ALGAE, you want to follow this process (click the link): SLAM Process
- Jun 24, 2021
- 9,075
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
10 gallons would raise your FC by about 32-33 or so. If you were at 7FC and added 10 gallons, your FC would in fact be right around 40.
When you say SLAM, what does that mean to you?
When you say SLAM, what does that mean to you?
I thought that when you slam your FC is supposed to be high to eliminate your algae…but it never went clear!! We were supposed to get a new liner so we didn’t treat the pool at closing, but with all of the delays we never got a new liner!
- Jun 24, 2021
- 9,075
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
Ok, let's start at the beginning.
There is a level, SLAM level, that you want to MAINTAIN your FC at to kill algae. Going higher doesn't help, and is just a waste of chlorine.
Go here (click this link) ---> FC/CYA Levels Then click SLAM. Choose the FC level for your CYA level. THAT is what you want to maintain during SLAM. It isn't a one time, super high level. It is a precise level you MAINTAIN over a period of time until 1) your OCLT Overnight Chlorine Loss Test is <=1, 2) your pool is clear and 3) your CC <=.5.
Test every 1-2 hours, or if you have work or other commitments, as often as you can, test, then add enough liquid chlorine to get back to SLAM levels.
Re-read the process here -->> (click this link) SLAM Process
I was where you were a year ago. We can get you to clear!
For inspiration --> How Clear is TFP Clear? Let's See (Pics Please).
There is a level, SLAM level, that you want to MAINTAIN your FC at to kill algae. Going higher doesn't help, and is just a waste of chlorine.
Go here (click this link) ---> FC/CYA Levels Then click SLAM. Choose the FC level for your CYA level. THAT is what you want to maintain during SLAM. It isn't a one time, super high level. It is a precise level you MAINTAIN over a period of time until 1) your OCLT Overnight Chlorine Loss Test is <=1, 2) your pool is clear and 3) your CC <=.5.
Test every 1-2 hours, or if you have work or other commitments, as often as you can, test, then add enough liquid chlorine to get back to SLAM levels.
Re-read the process here -->> (click this link) SLAM Process
I was where you were a year ago. We can get you to clear!
For inspiration --> How Clear is TFP Clear? Let's See (Pics Please).
- Jun 24, 2021
- 9,075
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
Think of it this way. Suppose the speed limit is 70mph. The rule is over 8 you're ok. Over nine, you're mine (get a ticket).
You are trying to go 250mph for a short period of time (adding 10 gallons) to get away from the police. However, they can track you with the helicopter or GPS, and you will get a ticket.
To slam, you want to maintain 78mph to avoid the police, but go as fast as you can to a clear pool.
Raise your FC to the FC/CYA SLAM target and keep it there as often as you can. When 1) your OCLT Overnight Chlorine Loss Test is <=1, 2) your pool is clear and 3) your CC <=.5, you are done.