Really confused on cause of haze

[sw_stupid]

You got it! I have learned to do EXACTLY what I'm told on this forum. I added extra bleach last night to get it up to 20. I noticed this morning, it looked a LITTLE better. Big problem - I ran out of DPD reagent this morning so I don't know how much it used overnight, I added a gallon anyway. I ordered refills from Ben, but I assume his shipping log is still full. I guess I will try the dilution method. That stuff is still settling in the exact same spots. I guess I will vacuum tonight.

[dawndenise]

For what it's worth, you may not have to wait for your refills for very long . I ordered refills on 7/11, they were sent out the very next day and I received them on 7/17 - also in TX. Way to go, Ben!

[sw_stupid]

Update - Water could be accused of being PERFECT today. I think you were right Marie, I need to shock at 20. (and I thought stains were your only specialty - hehe). I plan to keep it up there for a while until my refills get here. Will 20-25ppm damage my liner? After I bring the CL back down, I plan on maintaining pH at 7.2 and ALK at 100. Does this sound acceptable? I read somewhere that SWGs seem to be a bit more effective at a lower pH. I also noticed there was considerably less "stuff" on the bottom this morning. Makes me wonder if the "stuff" was some sort of algae that wasn't getting completely broke down. Anyway, thanks a million Marie. I hope someday to be able to help like you all do.
Thanks again.

[mbar]

You are quite welcome! I learned everything by reading this forum! It has helped me over the years more times than I can count. You can maintain a ph of 7.2 and an alk of 100, I am not sure about a swg - because I don't have one. Maintaining a ph of 7.2 is ok if your ph tends to drift up - I would be leary about maintaining that low a ph if it tends to drift down. I maintain mine at 7.2, but using the bleach, it tends to rise on me. You should not have any problem with getting your chlorine up to 20 with a cya of 50 - your liner will be fine. You are right, the "stuff" was something that was not completely dead, and was staying in the water. As it was getting killed off, it was then able to be filtered out, or fall to the floor to be vacuumed out. Just remember, keep ahead of your water, you will get to know your own pool and be able to tell when you need to add your chlorine, and at what level. It is very freeing to take control of your own pool - knowledge is power! Welcome to the forum, sharing your experience with others is how you give back to this forum.

[sw_stupid]

I ordered refills on 7/11, they were sent out the very next day and I received them on 7/17

I guess I'll let you order them next time, I'm still waiting.