Still very cloudy after running filter 24/7 for 2 1/2 weeks, 3rd year using BBB metho

[PoolDoc]

I backwashed it this morning since the return was flowing at a snails pace, although the pressure was still only up 2 psi, and added 1/2 cup of DE to the skimmer again.

Correct thing to do: even if the pressure hasn't gone up much, when the flow drops way off -- backwash.

. . . membership updated.

[dimpledn]

Thank you for confirming the back washing. This forum has been so helpful. I'm noticing I can see the bottom now fairly easily, but still a ways to go. Progress is happening!!

[PoolDoc]

Great!

[dimpledn]

Another update
I can now see the bottom about 1/2 way across the pool. It's a slow slow process, but I'm happy to be making progress. Should I purchase the Polyquat since it's been this long now and
it's still not clear? Anything else I could do to hurry the process? Or should I just be patient and wait. Today marks four weeks of trying to get it clear. I'm trying to be "good".

[Watermom]

It won't hurt to use the Polyquat. It may or may not help clear it any faster but worth a try. It will drop your chlorine level so be aware of that. Just raise it back up. No big deal.

[Watermom]

Not sure why your thread accidentally got locked but at any rate, I opened it back up.

[dimpledn]

Thank you! Here's an update. Still cloudy. I've been keeping the chlorine up, it's sort of like a blueish green mix and less milky cloudy if that makes sense. I can see the bottom now pretty much all the way across, but not easily. I have not used any polyquat yet. I'm wondering if when my filter had a crack in the pipe leading to the laterals (now fixed about 2 or 3 weeks ago), did it cause sand to go into my pool and that's part of the cloudiness problem? When I stir the water up really well I do then notice sand in the skimmer sock. Is there any way to get the sand out other than turning the filter off so the sand possibly settles and then vacuum it out or is that the solution?