Cloudy Pool Water - Could use some help

[bcooper27]

This afternoon we went to the pool place and picked up some skimmer socks and DE. I put the sock on and also added some DE per the directions. That was about 1.5 hrs ago.

The only dichlor I've added since opening was the 1lb bag which I believe was last Sunday if I'm not mistaken. Outside of that (and the clarifier which was early this past week) the only thing I've added to the pool is bleach and borax.

I did purchase stabilizer as well at the pool store as I had none in stock. However I've not put any of that in just yet. The last time I checked CYA was a few days ago (maybe Tues/Wed.) I'll check all the levels again after dinner and post them shortly after.

Thx!

[bcooper27]

7/3 - 6:15pm water test results:

FC = 9.0 ppm
CC = 0
pH = 7.2
Alk = 100
Calcium = 220
CYA = 20-30

For the CYA I filled the tube to the very top (less than 30) and I had a hard time seeing the black spot so I assumed it was in the 20-30 range.

[Watermom]

CC still 0! That is a good thing. How is the water clarity? Any improvement today? Go ahead and add some bleach tonight to take it up to about 12-15. Hopefully, it will all still be there in the morning and the CC will still be 0.

Watch your filter pressure since you added DE. You only want a 1psi rise in pressure.

[bcooper27]

Hi.....I can definitely see the bottom of the pool, just not that 'sparkling' clear water that we're all looking for. I would call it 'dull' at best.

I'll add another 182oz jug of bleach now and let the filter run overnight. We'll see how that works.

Thanks for the hand-holding. I appreciate it.

[Watermom]

You betcha! Glad to help. Hoping you can swim this weekend!

[bcooper27]

As of 11pm here are my cl levels:

FC = 17.2 ppm
CC = 0

We'll see what they look like in the morning. Have a good evening!

[bcooper27]

As of 8:30am here are my cl levels:

FC = 11.0 ppm
CC = 0
pH = 7.2

Water seems to be VERY slowly getting clearer, but again very hard to tell. Still very dull. Unsure why I would lose so much cl overnight though.

I'll be gone most of the morning and early afternoon with family but will check the levels later when I get home.

Happy 4th of July everyone!!