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Stay the course. High level of chlorine seems to get them every time.....may take a day or so.

Esto, Can you post a complete set of test results for us? This thread has gotten w-a-a-y off topic and doesn't need to be this complicated. If you can provide us test results, we can stop guessing and get you started towards a SLAM.

Running your pump less because of a suction side leak is not a good idea. I would try to find the leak. I am happy for you that phosphate remover worked. It doesn't for virtually anyone else. It sounds to me like you are getting some runoff from the decking into the pool......is that possible?

Bump!

There are several ways to manage pool water chemistry.........some better than others. TFP over the years has found HCl works VERY well for us so we tend to stay with what works. Some might think that's narrow minded but we have little interest in alternative ideas since what we teach we KNOW...

Don't be in a rush to increase CYA above 60. For your climate, I would leave it at 60 until HOT summer when I might go to 70-80 or so but NO higher.......I might even leave it at 60 to keep my FC lower in the pool. Either way works.

Or, Is it possible that as the adult beverage is consumed, it makes you a REALLY good tester :oops: :oops:

Jimrahbe and scoop have it under control. Indoors or out, it is simply not that critical. Taylors directions and TFP directions both make that s little harder than it needs to be. personally, inside is w-a-a-ay more comfortable and closer to an adult beverage

Yeah, that's pretty extreme but I still think you are doing everything correctly. Stick with it. That chlorine loss should reduce pretty drastically as it does it's job.........I suggest you test and replenish every 4 hours.......the loss should slow significantly. You are doing everything OK!

Let's get a true expert in here. That looks fixable for about 5 bucks and some glue! @1poolman1 I have never seen a leak there so let's see what he says.

You didn't do the SLAM process and your one time dose of FC was not enough to completely kill all the algae so it simply grew back To clear your pool and KEEP it clear you will need to SLAM. SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain

It is TFP's standard suggestion for cleaning your sand filter. Thousands are doing it. It would not work well if your sand was completely contaminated and you could not dislodge the gunk. TFP suggests close inspection annually and deep clean usually ever couple of years or so

Got a pic or more detailed explanation? The base of the skimmer is underwater 24/7 so it shouldn't be able to suck in air. What am I missing?

That's the most likely for sure.

Regardless, it is not the concrete. Rainwater and such flows AWAY from your pool, right? I know you said your fill water has no iron but I suspect it does. About your only choices are 1. Fill water 2. Corroding somewhere in your system including you heater

I wouldn't change much. Give the pH and TA a chance to slowly rise which should happen over time. What is the TA and pH of your fill water?

It's not the concrete. While you are trying to discover the source, I would suggest a sequestrant. The iron is coming from somewhere. There are no "magic" pools wherein the iron has no source but just appears. What is your current pH?

As always, a complete set of current test results may prove very helpful.........without then, we are on;y stabbing guesses

The chances of it being your pump are extremely small......I have never heard of it. Do you have iron piping in the system?

Since you have visible "junk", you are not done. Vacuum up all the "dust" until it stops reappearing. Then. perform another OCLT to see if you still pass.

Is all the dust/algae gone from the pool? If so, you are done.

Something is amiss here. Closing or restricting your skimmer or main drain will result in a decrease in psi.

Pool liner is really only better because the colors will match up

TFP begins and ends with test results we can trust. Without them, we are only stabbing at guesses

Recheck your pH test........I don't think you can test that high. :oops:

That pool is lookin' good! Very nice work.

https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/suction-side-air-leaks/

If you have more of the liner material, I would suggest "patching" a piece of that material over the liner and return......allowing 2-3 " all around. Even if you don't have any of the same liner, I would do it with plain white pool liner. Patching the liner is a fairly easy fix. Be sure to...

Run and hide from your poolman :mrgreen: CYA has an upper limit as well. Keeping CYA between 60-90 (but never more than 90) is a good summertime plan for your climate

Don't underestimate the effects of rainfall. West Palm get 62" + Is your CH dropping like CYA is?