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Water is still cloudy. CC was down to 0.5 Sunday. Used the red/yellow daily tester today. Both levels near top color, just a little lighter. Don't have the numbers here in the RV with me but will post them in AM. Filter has been running mostly night and day. Is the cloudiness due to the...

Do you have to pass all three tests after slamming before you can get in the pool? Sorry, Just saw your reply above. Kids are bugging me to swim. I am doing all the tests again to be sure everything checks out. Thanks for your prompt replies and all the help!

FC was 18 last night and this AM. CC is 1. Water is cloudy but you can see the bottom. How do I get the cc to .5? Think we are almost ready to swim???

Started shocking at 8pm. got ph to 7.2. FC shock level is 12. Tested at 12 for next three hours. This Am tested at 7:00AM. Did 25 ml test for more accuracy. 49 drops means 9.8 FC. Added bleach. Water is still cloudy and light green. Can see bottom this AM.

@ JoanC Lots to learn. Thanks for the encouragement.

Trying to use the pool math calculator. How do you test borate? Did I miss a test? What is SWG? Is it best to add the chemicals at night? One video said shock at dusk? Can I put solar cover on after adding chemicals? How long should I keep filter running? It is on all the time right now/

Hello again, Test kit and stirrer arrived. Just did all the tests with grandson. We were pretending to be scientists, just visited the Cranbrook Science Center yesterday. they are hoping to be able to swim very soon! Results varied depending on which method of testing. I am thinking the...

thanks for the quick answers!! I have ordered the TF-100 test kit and am reading all the articles. Remembering the days when I was young and we just filled an 18" deep pool and splashed around like Ester Williams!:p

Neighbor suggests using HTH Natural Clarifier from Walmart once a week. Not sure if this will help with clearing up the green color??? Also, can I use the solar cover while I am getting the water cleared up? Would vaccuuming or brushing help? Tutu.smith

Hoping to get this done without having to drain water but maybe wishful thinking. I think water has iron, as we have a water softener using salt for household water. Just retested using AquaChek test strip. ph 8.4 FC 5 TA 180 CYA closer to 30-50 color on strip. Would it be wise to...

Just retested about 5 hours later. ph8.4 FC 5 TA 180 CYA closer in color to 30-50 using AquaChek Test Strips that came with maintenance kit. Should I get a different test kit? Hoping to get this right without having to drain and refill water.

Hello, I am new to this forum. Just got an Intex Easy set pool 18'x48'' above ground for grandkids. Started filling on Sunday, July 13 with well water as we are in the country. There was a leak around the filter so had to contact the company for a part. continued filling for a couple days...