New to the pool scene. I haven't been able to shake the cloudy water on the deep (6') side of the pool. We have had a lot of rain and I know that can be a contributor. OCLT passed and I didn't want to make a decision to quickly to SLAM. Any thoughts?
Cloudy - but passed OCLT
- Thread starter sdr9964
- Start date
- Jun 24, 2021
- 8,213
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
Slam criteria:
- OCLT FC <=1
- CC <=.5
- Clear pool. No algae...dead or alive. Clear, clear.
cdadams1223
Silver Supporter
- May 9, 2023
- 203
- Pool Size
- 13000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite Pro (T-15)
As mentioned by @PoolStored, per the SLAM criteria, you only passed #1 which is the OCLT. You still see cloudy water and you did not mention what your combined chlorine (CC) was so time to SLAM. With a CYA of 70, your SLAM level is unfortunately high at 28ppm of liquid chlorine (LC). It's MUCH easier to SLAM with a CYA of 30-40 because it requires less FC. Since you're suing Pool Math, go to "Effects of Adding" in the menu on the left side, and plug in what's needed to add 28ppm. I did it for you and it will require 4.2 gallons of FC. You will have to maintain that level and check it every few hours to ensure all of the algae, etc. eating your chlorine is gone for good. Once you've met steps 2-3 and your OCLT is still good, you're done! Good luck!