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Armada, What can we say? If your probably-incorrect Pool Store CYA number was even nearly correct, than your Thursday number of 32 was very good. Then they told you to add more, which probably brought you up too high, if any of their numbers are even remotely believable. You see...

I can hear your pool light sighing with relief. :goodjob:

Eventually, yes. But how long is eventually? :whip: Adding some DE to your filter would speed up clearing the pool of dead algae as well as other fine particles. Note that DE must be replaced after backwashing. By the way, did you backwash your filter after floc and vacuum? It would be a...

Thurge, In a week, I use about 320 oz. or 2.5 gallons of 10.5% chlorine for my pool, which is 3/4 the size of yours. My CYA is in the 50-60 range like yours. You'd likely use around 400 oz. or 3 to 3 1/2 gallons of the 10.5% chlorine in a week. If the strength is 8.25% bleach, you'll use...

Congratulations! :goodjob: I'll bet your in-laws think you're a keeper! :cheers:

Removing the solar cover as a test is a good idea. Many people have had solar covers that, as they aged, became algae condo communities. It would not be a surprise if that was the case in your pool. Also, as it seems you do tend to keep your FC at a fairly minimum level, you haven't a lot of...

We are very glad you got it under control, and have learned to DIY! congrats :cheers:

If your FC (free chlorine) level dropped overnight, it was used up in killing some algae. You must keep the FC at Shock Level until the FC chlorine level does not drop overnight, AND until your pool is clear, AND until the test results for CC = 0. Your pool will then be free of live, growing...

Pam, Some sand filters are plumbed with a valve to drain water to an open (exit) pipe prior to going into the filter. If you have that, you can use the pump to draw water from the pool and dispose of it. Others are plumbed with a multi-valve that offers choices of filter, circulate, backwash...

Agreed. Looks like normal outdoor crud. No fun, I know. Get your wife to supervise, and spray her occasionally. Her what? Her occasionally! :whip: Good luck.

ArmedM, Got access to a wet/dry shop vac? Pour on (or spray on) and then broom in the wet cleaning mixture, let sit just a bit, and suck it out with the shop vac. Rinse with clean water and suck it again. That might avoid getting anything into the pool. It should clean the carpet and kill the...

You can scrub down the carpet with 20MTBorax and a deck broom. If you can keep the solution out of the pool, add an equal portion of Oxiclean. If possible, do it when it's shady. Let it sit for up to 15 minutes, but do not let it dry out. Mix :stirpot: 1/2 cup of each (Oxiclean and...

With a starting level of 1ppm chlorine, for 15,000 gallons, to get to shock level you require: Either 1.75 gallons of 12% bleach/chlorine or 2 gallons of 10% or 3.25 gallons of 7% based on results from The Pool Calculator.

Question: Is a Salt level of 4,000ppm appropriate for your SWG? Some don't function above 3,500, so what brand is yours, please?

Jonb127, Please press the "Pool School" button (above at right) and read, read, read. Under How To, you'll find: The Shock Process. Follow the directions carefully. It can be a challenging and time-consuming process for the first day or two, but within a week you'll likely be in good...