Frustrated with Pool, it just won't clear up

[l8nite4me]

Alright, just went home to check the status of the pool. It is about 80% clear now and more blue than green, so I am assuming things are getting in control.

I adjusted the Chlorine up to about 22ppm and will test again in 8 hours and adjust again if needed.

I will keep you posted on the results.

Thanks everyone for all the help, I know my family will appreciate tremendously.

[duraleigh]

The dilution method for testing chlorine above 5ppm with an OTO test is wildly innaccurate. 1 to 1 dilution might get you in the ballpark but a 4 or 5 to 1 test I would trust like a used car salesman.

The FAS/DPD method is really the only RELIABLE way to test much above 10ppm. You would probably get closer by waiting 'til Cl goes to 5 or below and calculating what you need to bring it up to a desired level.