Suggestions for vacuuming during SLAM

[Ltaylor3]

Hi everyone. I have been slamming since Monday and we're still cloudy. There is definitely a patch of debris in the middle of the pool, but I cannot reach it from any angle to vacuum it from outside the pool. I have the longest pole I could find locally. I believe it's 16 feet.
I know you aren't supposed to swim during a SLAM if you can't see the bottom, but what about getting in for a few minutes to vacuum? I can see the bottom, but not clearly. Otherwise, I will be doing this forever. I am having trouble getting a picture without light reflecting, but I will attach what I have.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Au contraire! You *CAN* swim with FC up to your SLAM Level. The CYA buffers all that extra chlorine and that is what your chlorine level is based on.
Go for it!

Maddie

 

[Ltaylor3]

Oh that's great news. Thanks!

 

[IceShadow]

The danger of not being able to see the bottom is that if something happens and you go under no one will be able to see you and help you.

Have someone spot you who is outside of the pool in case you go under

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Great Point, IceShadow

 

[Ltaylor3]

I was wondering if that was why, but wasn't sure. Thanks!

 

[IceShadow]

Also, if I were in your shoes, I'd get a telescoping pole so you could reach the middle without getting in. But I have to deal with very cold water when I open, and I wouldn't want to be in that to vacuum. x.x