I did click to link it. But I was only able to post my numbers in there once. To post more, it wants me to subscribe. So I’ve just been writing them down
Thank you Nate, I received my new bottle for the alkalinity test today.
If your CYA is 30, SLAM level is 12I did click to link it. But I was only able to post my numbers in there once. To post more, it wants me to subscribe. So I’ve just been writing them down
This mornings numbers
FC 11.5. Then after about 5 or so hrs in the sun it went to 7.5.
CC 1. pH 7.6. TA 110. It’s still hazy/slightly cloudy in the deep end. I’m growing impatient and feel like pouring 2 gallons of shock in tonight to kill whatever is still in the water.
Absolutely. Our pool came with an SWG, I don't know any different. And I don't want to know any different.
I did click to link it. But I was only able to post my numbers in there once. To post more, it wants me to subscribe. So I’ve just been writing them down
This mornings numbers
FC 11.5. Then after about 5 or so hrs in the sun it went to 7.5.
CC 1. pH 7.6. TA 110. It’s still hazy/slightly cloudy in the deep end. I’m growing impatient and feel like pouring 2 gallons of shock in tonight to kill whatever is still in the water.
I was just going to say this!Problem is that it won't kill everything. SLAMs are painful, and yours is extra painful because you had to deal with the ammonia first, so I get that you feel a bit deflated.
Keep going, you'll get there
Think how frustrated you would feel if it was mid-June and you found TFP and started then. You have lots to feel relieved over, don’t let two weeks overshadow that. 
I must say, it’s getting exhausting, but I’m trying to stay the course. I just want clear, balanced water again lol. I’m working OT to pay for all of the chlorine I’ve been using LOL.
This isn't going to be much consolation at the moment, but I promise you that you want this battle now, and not in July when algae is growing exponentially faster.
I try to keep it at slam level but it’s hard when I work, as I’m gone for 9 1/2 hrs. The pool was stating to get a lot better until I used my manual vacuum. Then it got cloudy in the deep end and went from CC 5 to CC 1. I wasn’t sure if that was what caused it, since we did get a lot of rain last week. But I used the manual vacuum again yesterday and it clouded up again and CC went to 1 again. Not to mention I lost more FC throughout the day after using that stupid manual vac. Needless to say, it’s now in the garbage!! I feel like I keep starting over. I can’t wait til this process is done lol. I’ve used sooo much chlorine, it’s insane. I’ve started working OT just to cover the extra cost.I was just going to say this!
@LovinPoolLife - When you have ammonia at the start of the season and you’re coming from a history of pool store chems, it will never be a fast fix. It’s painful and slow cleaning it all up and getting your pool to a truly balanced place. But know for certain once you have it properly balanced you will never have to deal with this long of a headache again so long as you stick to TFPC. Like I told you, my first post here 13 years ago was a nightmare for ammonia, and it took us a month or more before we finally had it under control. Remember? 90+ gallons of bleach to clear our nightmare. You’re actually facing less of a disaster than we did so take solace in that! You are almost there. We haven’t really had swimmable weather yet so you’ve had the time.
Keep it at SLAM levels for your CYA level until it is crystal clear. Don’t let it drop below or you waste a day.
Thank you for the encouragement Newdude. I feel defeated and exhausted with it, to be honest. And I just want my crystal clear pool water back. I’ve spent so much money on a ton of chlorine. Way more than I thought it would take. The deep end, which is only 6 1/2’ of water still has a hazy/cloudyness to it. I don’t know why it won’t get better. My PH and Alkalinity seem great.This isn't going to be much consolation at the moment, but I promise you that you want this battle now, and not in July when algae is growing exponentially faster.
You're doing amazing. Stay the course.
Remember that this has likely been brewing for seasons. Sometimes ignorance is bliss but that bill was coming due eventually.
No, I have not added DE to sand filter.Remember that this has likely been brewing for seasons. Sometimes ignorance is bliss but that bill was coming due eventually.
Rome wasn't SLAMed in a day, they say.
Refresh my memory because we're 14 pages deep....... have you been adding DE to the sand filter ?
www.troublefreepool.com
We just had the sand changed a little over a yr ago. I have been backwashing daily. But during normal pool season, I backwash every Friday.Read up and ask away as always, if needed
Add DE to a Sand Filter
A clean pool filter will increase the efficiency of your pool! ... your filter are to backwash it, clean the manifolds and grids, and add new DE.
I like getting in there once a year. We had a member the other day with a half empty sand filter from years of backwashing. It may not have been at 50% efficient, but it certainly wasn't at 100%.
You only need to backwash when psi rises 25% over clean pressure.