Water is still cloudy after multiple treatments

[Mdragger88]

I can turn off the chlorinator remotely, should I just shut that down and keep the pump running?

Once you begin the slam process you will but for now keep it going.

 

[summertimesadness]

OP, youre in good hands here.

 

[KBreuer15]

Lets be certain of its size as well - you can post pics if you’re unsure.

Does this picture help? Just had it on my phone from a few days ago.

 

[KBreuer15]

How large is the pool? In my pool that’s 27k gallons that would reduce my pH by 1.6! And my TA by 28ppm. That’s a huge amount of acid to in addition to dry acid being corrosive to your salt water chlorinator (which likely has a warning not to use dry acid in the pool). Was the pH over 9.0?

The other issue is the liquid CYA stabilizer. It’s the most expensive version of stabilizer out there. The granular stuff is way cheaper and does just as well.

Woof....lesson learned i guess.

 

[KBreuer15]

A bunch of reasons but if you have the kit, why wouldn't you test it yourself?

I did, until the water got cloudy. Or seemed like the chemistry was out of wack. Then I'd take it there and, until now, the problem would get solved.

 

[Newdude]

Hey KB and Welcome !! Here it is in the bottom paragraph, right from Hayward





But dont feel too bad, most of us listened to the folks who had no business doling advice. We were all there once, and its why we got you now. Because it sucked and we never forgot that helpless feeling.

 

[KBreuer15]

Hey KB and Welcome !! Here it is in the bottom paragraph, right from Hayward

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But dont feel too bad, most of us listened to the folks who had no business doling advice. We were all there once, and its why we got you now. Because it sucked and we never forgot that helpless feeling.

Thank you!

 

[KBreuer15]

Yes - get several gallons and be prepared to aquire more once you begin the slam process.
Read through this link
SLAM Process - there’s a checklist you can print or save

Thanks. Not sure how long it will take the test kit to arrive. So, should I be adding some "maintenance" liquid chlorine daily so it doesn't get worse? Gunna pick some up tomorrow.

 

[Bperry]

Thanks. Not sure how long it will take the test kit to arrive. So, should I be adding some "maintenance" liquid chlorine daily so it doesn't get worse? Gunna pick some up tomorrow.

Yes. 5ppm if possible.

 

[dsgerman]

In summary for me-27500 gallon pool
1. Follow this site and recommendations exclusively.
2. Do all the tests with Taylor kit-you ordered right one
3. Pool math calculator fill in every time you test and watch out as some places reset every time you use it.
4. Full test initially -CYA, pH and chlorine initially
5. Start SLAM with liquid chlorine only. I always use 20-30 gallons. Test 2-3 times a day FC and CC to keep FC at SLAM levels.
6. Keep SLAMing until meet all criteria and for me another day or so after OCLT. 9 days to complete for me!
7. PATIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Newdude]

Test 2-3 times a day FC

It really helps at first to hit it up to 2 hours each round. They start holding longer and longer and you increase the duration as it plays out.

Or life is in the way that day and the process takes a bit longer. When I had my swamp, the realtor was coming in 4 days to take pictures to sell the house. I didnt leave the backyard because it was super high on the priority list at that time.

 

[Lake Placid]

Holy cow….16# of dry acid in that pool runs PH down by 2.4 assuming the 140 Alk measurement is correct. The heat exchanger in your heater will not enjoy a PH in the 6’s or less. You’re in good hands now, stay the course and hope no long term damage has been done by the pool store.

 

[KBreuer15]

Please let us know what test kit you have and please don’t acid bomb your pool with 10# of dry acid.
Do all the tests yourself & report the results like this
Fc
Cc
Ph
Ta
Ch
Cya
Salt
Borates
You need the proper test kit
Test Kits Compared
to properly perform the SLAM Process & clear your pool up as it requires testing some parameters multiple times per day.
We can help you but we need accurate data.
If you don’t have one of the recommended kits (tf100/pro or Taylor k2006 c)
Simply add 5ppm worth of LIQUID CHLORINE each day slowly infront of a running return to keep things from getting worse until you get a kit & can proceed with SLAM.

Is there a test with this test kit that I can do to start the slam process today? I have no idea how long it will take for the new test kit to show up.

 

[Mdragger88]

Is there a test with this test kit that I can do to start the slam process today? I have no idea how long it will take for the new test kit to show up.View attachment 644262

No, Unfortunately that kit only tests Total Chlorine and only up to maybe 3ppm?
You need to be able to test Free Chlorine and Combined Chlorine separately at levels much higher than that for the slam process.
TC= FC+CC
Knowing TC really isn’t that helpful other than knowing that you have some amount of chlorine in the water.

Don’t worry- adding the 5ppm worth of liquid chlorine each day will keep things ok until your kit comes.
Tf test kits ships out every business day and people usually get their kits pretty quickly.
You can also be sure to vac out any debris and clean/backwash your filter when psi rises 25% over clean pressure (add your filter type & size to your signature)
Arm yourself with quite a bit of fresh liquid chlorine so when it comes you’re ready to do battle! 10 gallons is a good start.

 

[KBreuer15]

No, Unfortunately that kit only tests Total Chlorine and only up to maybe 3ppm?
You need to be able to test Free Chlorine and Combined Chlorine separately at levels much higher than that for the slam process.
TC= FC+CC
Knowing TC really isn’t that helpful other than knowing that you have some amount of chlorine in the water.

Don’t worry- adding the 5ppm worth of liquid chlorine each day will keep things ok until your kit comes.
Tf test kits ships out every business day and people usually get their kits pretty quickly.
You can also be sure to vac out any debris and clean/backwash your filter when psi rises 25% over clean pressure (add your filter type & size to your signature)
Arm yourself with quite a bit of fresh liquid chlorine so when it comes you’re ready to do battle! 10 gallons is a good start.

Can you help me understand what you mean by 5ppm?

 

[KBreuer15]

No, Unfortunately that kit only tests Total Chlorine and only up to maybe 3ppm?
You need to be able to test Free Chlorine and Combined Chlorine separately at levels much higher than that for the slam process.
TC= FC+CC
Knowing TC really isn’t that helpful other than knowing that you have some amount of chlorine in the water.

Don’t worry- adding the 5ppm worth of liquid chlorine each day will keep things ok until your kit comes.
Tf test kits ships out every business day and people usually get their kits pretty quickly.
You can also be sure to vac out any debris and clean/backwash your filter when psi rises 25% over clean pressure (add your filter type & size to your signature)
Arm yourself with quite a bit of fresh liquid chlorine so when it comes you’re ready to do battle! 10 gallons is a good start.

Also, should I get this guy going today?

 

[Newdude]

Can you help me understand what you mean by 5ppm?

Free chlorine (FC) is measured in parts per million. Add 5 ppm of FC per poolmath each day to help keep the pool from getting worse.

Also, should I get this guy going today?

Its not gonna hurt, and very well may help