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Thanks for the info, I'm going to do this. One question: I have a Pentair Triton II TR-60 sand filter with multi-port plumbed to the side of the filter. When I clean with the garden hose should I have the multi-port valve set to Closed position so that no gunk can back up into the valve...

Butterfly, thanks for the guidance. I updated my profile to include location: Bluffton, SC very near Hilton Head. See signature below for equipment and pool info. My pool is screen enclosed. I have a Pentair Triton II TR-60 sand filter, 4 years old. I backflush pretty regularly when I see...

OK guys, I slammed the pool for 3 days and held FC at over 25 with CYA at 50. I passed an OCLT with FC=26 ppm, virtually no loss of chlorine and no detectable CC, water crystal clear. Yet, the snow flake-like particles are still on the surface, see 2 pics below. They are not as large, but are...

No, Jeff I haven't. Do they just sit in the skimmer basket? Where can I buy them online? Thanks! Scott

Thanks Butterfly! If it isn't gone tomorrow, I'm going to full SLAM mode. Will be making a run on the local Walmart for bleach today!

In my case it can't be from trees or windblown source because the whole pool is screen enclosed. I'm elevating FC now and running the pump 24/7 for a day or so to see if it clears. Keeping fingers crossed!

Thanks for the suggestion Dave. Am elevating FC and running pump now. We'll see how it looks tomorrow!

I am a 4 year owner of a gunite pool located in Bluffton, SC and have the water chemistry thing down fairly well. I have an issue that is new this year that I haven't seen in previous years. The water surface is covered with clear matter that I can't identify. Attached are 2 pics showing what...