Hi All. Well quick overview, opened with algae, cleared it up with SLAM> good levels on everything but water is still cloudy. It has been 7 days, I am seeing SLOW SLOW results in clearing the water, I have held shock level for a week, I know the algae is gone but didnt meet all 3 criteria for slam ( meaning clear water). I have had 0 CC fo a week. I also tried DE in my sand filter Didnt work.. All the equipment appears to be working good. My question is..... ( may be a stupid one, Im a newbee) can I turn my valve on the pump to the main drain to try and filter water thru the bottom of the pool instead of thru the skimmer?? Reason I ask is because the top is clear, its the bottom going into the deep end that seems to be stalled out.
cloudy water after algae
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Of course. In fact I would leave some of the water suction from the bottom all the time.
OH GREAT!!! So to get more suction from the bottom drains, I would turn the valve toword the main drain or toward the skimmer drain?? I know when I vacuum I turn it toward the main drain a bit? But that seems backward?????
Depends on what type of valves you have. Post a picture. If they are pool valves, it should say the word OFF opposite the handle ... that indicates what is closed/off. If all is from the skimmer now, then the OFF will be at the floor drain pipe, just open that up a bit.
yeah, it does say off opposite the handle.
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The handle faces toward the pump, the off is opposite of that and the main drain is to the left the skimmer is to the right. So maybe it is pulling from both the skimmer and the floors??
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The handle faces toward the pump, the off is opposite of that and the main drain is to the left the skimmer is to the right. So maybe it is pulling from both the skimmer and the floors??
Yup, sounds like both are open. You could try closing the skimmer some and seeing if that helps clear up the deep end.
The DE should have helped in your sand filter.
When was the last time you opened up the filter and inspected/cleaned the sand? See: http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/73192-Deep-Cleaning-a-Sand-Filter
The DE should have helped in your sand filter.
When was the last time you opened up the filter and inspected/cleaned the sand? See: http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/73192-Deep-Cleaning-a-Sand-Filter
it was replaced last year. The filter is only 3 years old, last year I seen sand in the pool and they said one of the fingers was cracked and thats when they replaced the sand. I was surprised the De didnt work either. Tried it twice.
Tried it to do what? Clear algae from the pool?
On another subject, can you post current test results?
I tried to add DE twice. ( backwashed it out just in case you wondered.) Really am considering flocking. Anyone care to talk me out of it because I REALLY would rather not. Just getting a bit impatient.
TC 11
FC0
PH7.4
TA 100
CH 200
CYA 30
TC 11
FC0
PH7.4
TA 100
CH 200
CYA 30
Flocking is a waste of money, time and water which is all a waste of money! Did I say it's a waste of money? It's a waste of money!
You need POP. Pool Owner Patience. Your pool didn't turn green over night and it's not going to clear over night. Keep filtering and start brushing your pool!
You need POP. Pool Owner Patience. Your pool didn't turn green over night and it's not going to clear over night. Keep filtering and start brushing your pool!
ok talked out of it!! In my defense I probabally brush 3 times a day!! I think I have worn the brush out!! I passed clearing my pool of algae with flying colors now I just want a clear pool. I just miss my sparkly pool
I think perhaps I just got too impatient. I just killed the algae 7 days ago. I am seeing about a 10% improvement a day so I am guessing another week and I should be ok without adding anything to my water!!!! Would about 2 weeks sound right for completely clearing a pool from green to sparkly??
Well, it takes what it takes....there is no alternative but to keep at it. We see people taking two weeks commonly, though.
What always puzzles me is my pool gets algae virtually every Spring and I can clear it to pass the OCLT within 3 days....sometimes four. I don't have any tricks....I just follow the SLAM precisely and it works quickly. Perhaps I get less algae than others but that doesn't seem to make sense year after year.
yeah that is something!! The first day, I tested and added chlorine every 1/2 hour all day 8 am to 8 pm,SLAM level NEVER once went below, or even overnight so I know I followed that right and it cleared up SOO fast (from green to blue) but the cloudiness is just hanging on. At least I can say that I do see a bit of improvement each day. Just seems in the past if I had a cloudy issue I could clear it up in a day or 2. ALGAE IS NOT MY FRIEND!!
Just as an ending to this thread, I DO HAVE CLEAR WATER!!! It took about 12 days but it is finally clear 8 ft down. Thanks for all the help and advise!! I am going to try to post pics just as soon as I figure it out.
I dont think this is right LOL!! Well DARN I GUESS IT IS!!! Stay posted, I will post the clear pic tomorrow!!! This was the day I opened. SWAMP!!!!!- - - Updated - - -
View attachment 29178This was day 3 too bad I dont know enough to rotate the pic!! You get the idea!! Stay posted for final pic tomorrow!!
Fantastic! Congratulations! Now just test daily and dose accordingly and you'll never have to deal with the green monster again!