My water is a mess, I don't know where to start

[mel.hoffman]

12:15 test:

FC between .5 and 1 ppm
TC was out the roof
CC was .5-1 ppm
pH was 7.2

Almost all the white was gone, still looks like an oil slick on top. Might be a little clearer, but certainly not clear.

[PoolDoc]

Right now, it's not worthwhile to try to discriminate between initial color and developed color. Just keep adding bleach, till you can hold chlorine overnight. Then, your goo will be mostly gone, and you can start cleaning up.

And I hope I don't offend you, but Mel, we really can't help you 3x per day. You need to back off just a bit, please.

[mel.hoffman]

Thanks. Sorry.

[mel.hoffman]

Update, pool is clear now. I did a final shock last night, which the pool held overnight. pH is up and hopefully staying there. All (most) of the leaves and crap are out of the pool. So after massive amounts of chlorine I think we are on the right track and might be able to swim this weekend.

[PoolDoc]

Great!