Hello everyone. Another update based on all the work from the last week. I'm happy to report that my entire pool water is now completely clear and clean, and I can actually see the bottom drain clearly for the first time since we've owned the house. I've attached some photos from this morning, and wanted to provide some updated test results from this morning's water test.
FC/TC: 0 (zero!)
pH: 7.8 (this has been consistent every day)
TA: 160
CH: 250
CYA: 40
Any suggestions on the above numbers would be appreciated. Pool math told me to add 160+ fl oz of 12.5% bleach, so that has already been done (I added two gallons of 12.5% liquid shock).
Regarding my TA, Pool Math suggests reducing pH to 7.0 - 7.2 and then aerate. Pool Math suggests adding 245 fl oz of 15.7% Muriatic Acid to reduce my pH to 7.2, but I have no way to aerate my pool water. I have no air pumps or water features that would churn the water or add air. From what I've read on these forums, it sounds like I'm going to be required to rig together some kind of contraption that brings my return water above the current water level and sprays it over the pool surface. That sounds laborious as all heck lol.