Newbie with Cloudy Water

[nikolasmor]

New test results
FC 10
CC 0
TC 10
pH 7.5
TA 80
CYA 70-75
Temp 80*

Running the pump 24/7 right now. Going to get the pH up to 7.6-7.7


Pool is still slightly cloudy, what are your thoughts....we have a party this sunday and want it clear but not so full of bleach its going to burn your eyes if bleach is whats needed.

Thanks
Nikolas

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Did you ever shock the pool as recommended? If so, did your FC hold overnight?

Have you done an overnight FC loss test, with the SWG off, to confirm that anything organic is now dead?

 

[nikolasmor]

Yes I shocked, since then the FC has stayed at or below 0.5
Overnight FC test came out a 0-0.5 loss over 12 hours overnight, No SWG running.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Good. How often are you changing the filter cartridge? I would run the pump 24/7 (if you aren't already) and change the filter with a new one every couple of days till it clears.

 

[nikolasmor]

So funny you should mention this, I just came back on to update about the cartridge. I have a skin on it that collects everything and keeps me from having to buy new ones(the look brand new underneath and really work, even though I was skeptical) In the past when it gets time to change it the pressure change is very obvious. Thinking that since the pressure has been perfect and I see NO green in the pool that it was still fine after a few days I decided to pull it anyways! WOW was it BRIGHT GREEN! Looks like the color of one of those energy drinks! Also the housing had a green slime on the top. Def some algae hiding in the filter housing. SO i reshocked just now using 6%. Should I run the SWG while shocking also just to keep it up longer?

Thanks
Nikolas

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Sure, can't hurt. Glad you looked there!

 

[nikolasmor]

SWG is running and a trip to walmart for some 192 oz jugs will get me through this shock session

 

[nikolasmor]

Running it at 29.5 on TC 29FC .5CC SWG is off for the night, will retest in the morning. Since shocking today I've had to clean the GREEN filter 3 times.

 

[nikolasmor]

woke up to fine 28-28.5FC 0 CC Filter was green and pH creeped up to 7.8-7.9. Lowered it slightly should be at 7.6 based on calculator.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Ignore your PH when the FC is above 10- this is a false-high created by the high chlorine levels. Wait until the FC is below 10 to adjust PH.

28 would mean you are not done shocking. 28.5 would be borderline. Because you are still seeing green on the filter and you experienced the drop - I would keep it at shock level another night and repeat the overnight test.

 

[nikolasmor]

I will bring to shock levels again before work and do another overnight test!

 

[rghilliard]

Can you tell me more about the filter skins you use? That could be interesting considering the inherent problems with Intex filters.

 

[nikolasmor]

Due to craziness at work I am unsure where I stand on the O/N FCL test.
I left for work at noon yesterday with a FC of 28, ran filter only while at work and returned at 9am to find FC of 26. Pool is perfectly clear as well!

Thoughts?

Here are the skins
http://shop.ebay.com/poolfilterman/m.ht ... ksid=p3686

I ordered the $9 skin only and ziptied at the top and bottom of the intex cartridge filter. When cleaning is needed I pull the filter out, rinse with water house for 45 second and replace! If I were to do it again I would probably order the whole setup!
http://cgi.ebay.com/B-type-Pool-Filter- ... 632wt_1142

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Wow... pretty good for that amount of sunlight exposure - could be a good sign...

 

[nikolasmor]

Ran filter while at work today, FC at 23, SWG hasn't been run or any chemicals added in 2 days. Looking good still!