Passed overnight test but...

[poolmomma]

...water is still cloudy blue. Should I drop it back down to normal chlorine levels and wait? My numbers look fine (TA might be a little high), sand got changed about 2 weeks ago.

FC: 20
TC: 20.5
pH: 7.8
TA: 120
CYA: 75

I am ASSUMING my CYA is still 75, haven't checked it in a few days. I've added/backwashed since my last test. So do I keep shock level or let it level out? I can see about 8in down and that's it. Maybe 3 steps on my ladder?

 

[JasonLion]

You should continue at shock level until either the water is clear or you have passed to overnight FC loss test.

CYA doesn't change very quickly unless you are doing a large water replacement. I wouldn't worry about it right now.

 

[danivdp]

You are keeping your filter running 24/7 right? That will speed up getting rid of the cloudiness.

 

[woodyp]

You said you passed the overnite test----------then let the FC drop off and keep circulating/backwashing.

 

[poolmomma]

My filter is running 24/7, yes and yes, I passed the overnight FC loss test.

 

[poolmomma]

New numbers this morning have me a bit frustrated. The dog DID get in the pool last night. Obviously the 90 degree weather made her a bit too hot! Anyway...

FC 11
CC 1.5 :-(
TC 12.5
pH 7.5
TA 120
CYA 60

Since my CC is up from .5 to 1.5 do I shock again or leave it alone?? I assume it is because my dog went for a swim. I HOPE it's not because the algae decided to come rearing its ugly head back.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

You should shock it again. Anytime the CC is higher than .5 we advise you shock.

Q: Are you covering the pool at all?
Q: Is it possible you errored on the CC test?

 

[poolmomma]

I do not cover it, no. My cover was lost in a winter storm and I do not have the funds to replace it right now. I just did a recheck and since last post my FC has dropped to 8 and CC is at 1. I will shock again. I don't mind shocking, just want my clear pool.

 

[duraleigh]

poolmomma,

Don't be in a rush to pass that overnight test. I wouldn't run that test again until your water looks crystal clear to you. Keep your FC at shcok level until that happens.