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    Default Re: Help with test results and cloudy water

    Okay, the water is clear now and cl is over 3ppm. I added 4# of borax and ph did not move in the last two hours. Should I add 4 more?

    Thanks again for all your help!
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    Default Re: Help with test results and cloudy water

    You really need to give it more than 2 hours. When you raise pH (or adjust the TA) a lot of chemisty happens in the pool and it takes a while for things to stabilize. Wait at least 8 hours and then retest. 24 hours is better. If it hasn't moved then add more.
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    Default Re: Help with test results and cloudy water

    Thanks. The pool store tested my water today and ph is still low (6.8). CYA is up to 40. I'll test and add more borax tonight if needed. I'm also going to add some stabilizer.
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    Default Re: Help with test results and cloudy water

    Okay. Here are today's results:
    cl 2
    cya 30
    ph 6.8
    alk 100
    salt 3000

    I've added 8#'s of borax and my ph hasn't moved. Do I keep adding it 4 #'s at a time until I see it move?
    ~25,000 Vinyl pool
    Pure and Clear SWG; Hayward Pro Series filter
    Purex Triton Minimax+ Heater; Magnatek Centurion 1 hp pump; PCS Infinity 2000 Cover

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    Default Re: Help with test results and cloudy water

    Water is clear now. I kept hitting it with cl and put in about 9#'s of borax to get the ph up. THanks for all the help.................
    ~25,000 Vinyl pool
    Pure and Clear SWG; Hayward Pro Series filter
    Purex Triton Minimax+ Heater; Magnatek Centurion 1 hp pump; PCS Infinity 2000 Cover

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