Do I add more bleach to get started on my slam process with this much algae? I’ve had some trouble in the past with the slam process when starting with the suggested amount. Thanks
Pool looks like a pond lots of algae
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No reason to exceed SLAM FC
Follow SLAM Process step by step with no shortcuts.
Test often at the beginning and keep raising FC up to SLAM level.
No reason to exceed SLAM FC
Follow SLAM Process step by step with no shortcuts.
Test often at the beginning and keep raising FC up to SLAM level.
Ok. Thanks. I thought I read somewhere to add more at the beginning. I was probably mistaken thanks for the reply
- Jul 21, 2013
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More important to test often and top off the FC. Even hourly if you can.
Then extend the time between tests as you see less FC loss between tests.
Then extend the time between tests as you see less FC loss between tests.
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I just logged fresh results. Just about to add 6 gallons of 10% bleach
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should I bring my ph up to 7.8 before adding the bleach or is that ok ?
- Jul 21, 2013
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Please read ...
SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain
We’ve all had to deal with a green pool. Clear algae from your pool with a SLAM! Read here to use shock level and maintain to clear your pool.
www.troublefreepool.com
and follow it exactly step by step with no shortcuts.
You will find it says before you start check and adjust the pH to between 7.2 and 7.5. The pH test isn’t reliable during a SLAM so adjust pH before you start. There’s no need to test pH again until your SLAM process is completed.
I was just reading that again after I asked. Thanks for the quick response.Please read ...
SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain
We’ve all had to deal with a green pool. Clear algae from your pool with a SLAM! Read here to use shock level and maintain to clear your pool.
and follow it exactly step by step with no shortcuts.
You will find it says before you start check and adjust the pH to between 7.2 and 7.5. The pH test isn’t reliable during a SLAM so adjust pH before you start. There’s no need to test pH again until your SLAM process is completed.
After a week my pool doesn’t look much different? Now I’m able to see what might be mustard algae on the steps? Any thoughts?
- May 3, 2014
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Those pics you posted are from before.
And now we can refer to them along with the new ones you snap as this plays out.
Cloudy/milky is dead or mostly dead algae. The FC usually holds much better, or will soon. At that point it's shifts from a chemical battle, to a mechanical battle waiting for the filter to do its thing. Keep it at slam as each round of brush/vac may expose new layers of algae on the walls/floor.
Brush and vac at least once a day.
Clean the filter at 25% PSI increases over clean.
Scour every inch hiding in plain sight like the ladder rails holding a couple gallons of old pool water, or inside light niches.
Thanks. Definitely keeping everything up. It’s just acting a little different from past experiences. Taking longer to clear up than In the past. Getting a little on edge. 
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