I have put my numbers into pool math to start SLAM and I keep getting this message. (Your target is outside the recommended range) My pool isn't dark green but I cannot see the bottom even in the shallow end. I can see all 3 steps. I have vacuumed twice and swept 3 times. Just opened yesterday and it is usually clear by the 2nd day. Added 2 pounds of super shock last night and 2 pounds this a.m. Right now I have 4 pounds of stabilizer inside socks in my skimmers. (Do I leave them there during SLAM?) Added 160 lbs of salt yesterday. (turning my SWG back on in 15 min.) was at 00 for 24 hours. Back washed yesterday, cleaned filters. Put in 16 pounds of Borax yesterday to raise PH, afterwards. PSI is 19. Usually runs around 11. Return jets are strong. Regulator may be bad. Has condensation inside.
Your target is outside the recommended range.
- Thread starter Minda Martin
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- Jul 21, 2013
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And your questions are?
Your numbers are outside of the recommended range and it looks like you are adding chemicals.
You should not run your SWG during the SLAM.
CYA 30 is better for doing the SLAM Process.
SLAM Process says to lower pH to 7.2 so don't know why you are putting in Borax to raise pH.
Maybe you should slow down a bit.
Your numbers are outside of the recommended range and it looks like you are adding chemicals.
You should not run your SWG during the SLAM.
CYA 30 is better for doing the SLAM Process.
SLAM Process says to lower pH to 7.2 so don't know why you are putting in Borax to raise pH.
Maybe you should slow down a bit.
My pool is usually clear by the second day so I was adding what pool math recommended. Last night I panicked when the pool doidn't clear and added the granule shock. Same thing early this a.m. I don't know what the recommended range should be? I added the Borax, thinking my chemicals should be balanced. The PH was so low, I thought if the chemicals were more balanced, the pool would become clearer as it usually does. I know not to run the SWG during SLAM but the alarm kept going off to add salt. The SWG is now happy, but I still don't know how much bleach to add. So I should remove the socks of stabilizer? Did I tell you I hate this pool? Lol!
- Jul 21, 2013
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The SLAM Process does not have a set time. How long it takes for your pool to clear depends on how big your algae problem is. You follow the process until you meet the three exit criteria:
You are done when:
- CC is 0.5 or lower;
- You pass an OCLT (ie overnight FC loss test shows a loss of 1.0 ppm or less);
- And the water is clear.
We don't use shock...
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Any pH in the 7's is ok. When you need to raise pH it is better to aerate the water.
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Use PoolMath to calculate doses of chemicals.
I think they are probably well dissolved. It will just require a much higher amount of chlorine for the SLAM Process
You did now. There is nothing short of a leak spewing all the water out that requires panic with a pool. Don't do anything with the pool and add any chemicals that you don't know what the effect will be. It is harder to undo things after they are in the water.
Have you read ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry?
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I think the record for a green pool is 3 days. And he got up through the night to dose and backwash and such. So have some patience. Raising the pH after starting makes me wonder if you're following the SLAM Process or confusing a pool store "shock" with our SLAM.
Back up and post some test results and tell us how the water looks at the time you ran the tests. Then we can try to get things going the right direction.
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Back up and post some test results and tell us how the water looks at the time you ran the tests. Then we can try to get things going the right direction.
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Holydoc
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The htc shock was left over from before I found TFP last summer. Whatever pool guys do to open my pool, it always clears by day 2. When it didn't clear, I panicked. It isn't really green but you can't see the bottom. I put my numbers in pool math and started doing what it said to add. At the time, I did not know I needed to SLAM. I drove over 35 miles yesterday evening to find bleach. I found 4 gallons that didn't have additives but were 6%. I found a chemical store that sold 12.5% in 5 gallon buckets for $40. plus tax. They assured me it was fresh. I started with that 5 gallons. The entire 5 gal only brought my TC from 6.0 to 7. Not good! Before quitting last night the next 4 gallons brought the TC up to 8. TC was 6 @ 6a.m. I called around today and found some 8.25% 47 miles away. Got home and added 2 more gallons and my TC is now 12. Since my CYA is 30 is 12 my target for SLAM? Do I keep it there or above? Pool is now blue. I can see the bottom in the shallow end and see some leaves that I missed with the vacuum. I'm sure there are lots more I missed in the deep end.I think the record for a green pool is 3 days. And he got up through the night to dose and backwash and such. So have some patience. Raising the pH after starting makes me wonder if you're following the SLAM Process or confusing a pool store "shock" with our SLAM.
Back up and post some test results and tell us how the water looks at the time you ran the tests. Then we can try to get things going the right direction.
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- Jul 16, 2012
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Raise your FC to your SLAM level each time. Not above. The law of decreasing returns (and increasing damage) applies. I added the increasing damage. SLAM levels of FC are perfect for killing algae when sustained. Going higher, the FC burns off quicker so the pool doesn't get the benefit of the higher levels to a large degree. And for some pools going too high can cause other issues (such as fading liners) which would be of interest for you.
Thank you! I am using so much of the reagent, have to order more R-0871.
I started my SLAM on June 10, using pool math to tell me how much bleach. Used it yesterday and did an OCLT last night which failed.
8:30 pm- (Target TC is 12 which I reached twice yesterday.)
FC - 10
CC- 1.5
TC - 11.5
6:30 am OCLT numbers
FC - 8.5
CC- 1.5 for a loss of 1.5
The problem is, I can't find my SLAM log to tell me how much bleach to add. How do I find it?
8:30 pm- (Target TC is 12 which I reached twice yesterday.)
FC - 10
CC- 1.5
TC - 11.5
6:30 am OCLT numbers
FC - 8.5
CC- 1.5 for a loss of 1.5
The problem is, I can't find my SLAM log to tell me how much bleach to add. How do I find it?
- May 3, 2014
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In Poolmath, select SLAM when go to the FC screen. Is that what you are referring to SLAM log as?