Hopefully...minor clarity issue

[buki5]

Ran through a full set of tests, checked filter and pressure is slowly climbing, up to 20 now, brushed the floor and walls. Not doing anything else till morning, then likely only chlorine. Keeping pool open tonight. I think that I will close it tomorrow as we're expecting a bright sunny day.?

Scores:
FC-25
TC-25
CC-0
PH-7.4
TA-200
CH-130



Only this forum may understand this next piece. Laid down at the skimmer with a flashlight and just watched for a bit...actually kind of relaxing...except for the crud in the water.

Noticed a powdery like substance on the water surface in the skimmer. First thought was pollen but with the cover pretty much always on there shouldn't be all that much. Next thought is that the chlorine is working and it is the algae coming out...? Also notice along the skimmer wall a "build up" line of this stuff...a very slight yellow color with possibly hint of green (green is very faint, could be caused by lighting).


One other question. When might I get out of purgatory and be able to post without getting approval?

[buki5]

This morning Update.

Tested CL measured +/-25. Looks like its held so far.

Water was "lightly" coming out of returns so checked filter, up to 25 from 20. Recharged and dropped to 18 and the return water was back up to normal velocity.

With lighting changes couldn't tell if the water was clearer. Can easily see bottom of shallow end but not deep end (about the same as lst night).

This morning, planning on closing cover and waiting. Will check filter and Chlorine when I get home this evening.

Home stretch?

[Watermom]

You probably shouldn't close the cover with cl level that high. The fumes may damage your cover.

Hope you are in the home stretch. Keep an eye on your filter pressure, backwash as needed. You might want to try using some skimmer socks.

I assume you are now just using bleach and no more cal-hypo?

[buki5]

Home for lunch opened pool, checked chlorine holding around 25. Filter holding at 19. Water seems to be clearing though can't see the return at the bottom...again lighting makes it hard to tell.

[buki5]

Couple more things.
Have had skimmer socks on for a week or so now. Really like them. Also, just saw the bottom. Barely, but it's there.

I haven't added anything since the 3 gal of bleach but the plan is yes to continue with bleach. I have a little Cal-hypo left so may try to use it up at some point.

[buki5]

Water is clearing, can see the bottom even after sweeping. However, the best I can describe it the water looks "thick".

Was out of town this evening so wife tested and chlorine had dropped. added 1.5 gal of 6%. Chlorine back up. pressure in filter slightly above 20.

At this point I think I'm going to go easy on additional chlorine and let it fall to around 10 then try to maintain and watch the water. Let me know if you have any additional thoughts. Will also clean the socks tomorrow.

[buki5]

This morning's update

Skimmer socks cleaned
Filter pressure 21
Vacuumed the floor and walls
Pool open
Raining

Numbers
FC-25
TC-25
CC-0
Ph-7.4
TA-210
CH-140

Numbers seem to be climbing a little? Why?

Questions
1) Best way to stay ahead of Chlorine draw?
2) How best to clean crud from within the skimmer walls (they're black, sticky and oily).
3) How best to go about the various adjustments for my numbers:
a) Lower TA by about half
b) Lower CYA by about half
c) Lower Chlorine by a little over half
I've read the forum and understand the aeration/low ph process for TA, the drain and fill for CYA, seems to be keep the pool open for Cl. However, looking for a systematic process to work through all these without sending everything amuck....