You want CC to be low. Ideally you want it to be zero. CC is combined chlorine or chlorine that has "already been used up" oxidizing something. Keep at the Borax and since the water is still cloudy, the cl level needs to be higher as well.
Re: Sky Blue water - cloudy going on 4 weeks
You want CC to be low. Ideally you want it to be zero. CC is combined chlorine or chlorine that has "already been used up" oxidizing something. Keep at the Borax and since the water is still cloudy, the cl level needs to be higher as well.
Re: Sky Blue water - cloudy going on 4 weeks
The pool is clearing by the minute !!! words cannot describe how much I thank you !
The PH is still a little low so i'm still working on that, but the CC/TC levels look great and held over night even after the storm dropped about 2".
Major storm caused havoc here last night(loss of power for 8 hours) so i'll be cleaning most of today.
I can see the shallow end perfectly and all walls in the deep to about 4-5'
Just added more 20 Mule and will test in a few hours !
Kiddies were in all day yesterday and had a blast - thats what its all about afterall !
Rob
Re: Sky Blue water - cloudy going on 4 weeks
Glad it is clearing. It is amazing what a little bleach and Borax can do for you, isn't it?
Re: Sky Blue water - cloudy going on 4 weeks
Great thread. I'm experiencing the same problem and everything that has been said has been helpful. I am going to follow what was said for the others. My question is what product can I use to raise the alkalinity. Right now I'm at 45. My CYA is 50, Ph 7.2, FC 3. I don't want to buy one of the Pool Co. products for fear of what else it may do. Is theree a "pure" prooduct I can add.
Re: Sky Blue water - cloudy going on 4 weeks
Baking soda can be used to raise alk.
Re: Sky Blue water - cloudy going on 4 weeks
Hello, Alemeg, welcome to the forum!!
Just wanted to add a caution that your Cl is on the low end of recommended for a CYA of 50--don't let it get below 3!
Janet
Re: Sky Blue water - cloudy going on 4 weeks - Update
!Update!
Following the instructions given here, has led my pool to a level of clarity thats simply amazing.
The level of expertise and assistance here is awesome.
1. I took a deep breath relaxed, and bought a good test kit.
2. Blocked out all family members / neighboors / Pool Store advices.
3. Kept my chemical levels up to treat my particular issue with constant monitor simply using the BBB method.
Result ?
A crystal clear pool that my family, frends and neighboors are enjoying. No eye irritation, complaints from parents the next day or rash on their kiddies skin, and a tan that rivals Hassleholf.
Thanks and HAGS ! (have a good summer)
Rob
Re: Sky Blue water - cloudy going on 4 weeks
Another satisfied pool owner! That's our favorite "payment" here.
It's all about having a clean, safe, EASY TO MAINTAIN pool so you can swim and not worry!
Carl
Re: Sky Blue water - cloudy going on 4 weeks - Update
Awesome!! Now aren't you glad you didn't fill it in and stick a sign in it!
Janet
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