4th of July

[DMS2014]

We will be having a party - i looked everywhere to post this but nothing seemed to fit.

Anyway, the last time we had about 15, 20 teenagers in our pool, the water turned cloudy. I assume it was the sunscreen and lotions the kids had on.

I want to avoid that this year. is there anything we should do ahead of time?

 

[PAGirl]

Some people like to adjust their FC to the upper limit of normal so that it doesn't dip below the minimum.

 

[Frankhugus]

We will be having a party - i looked everywhere to post this but nothing seemed to fit.

Anyway, the last time we had about 15, 20 teenagers in our pool, the water turned cloudy. I assume it was the sunscreen and lotions the kids had on.

I want to avoid that this year. is there anything we should do ahead of time?

With all that natural aeration going on you should have no problem provided you're balanced going in. It's when they leave you should get busy to set up for the day after.

 

[Wildcat]

Old thread mentions scum bug and keeping FC at upper normal levelhttp://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/15715-Sunscreen-in-pool

 

[pooldv]

I always raise FC 3 or 4 ppm above normal before a party or big swim day. Then test after and raise it again. Always ready for the next day.

 

[DMS2014]

I've never even heard of a scum bag. I just know I didn't care for the cloudy water once they all got in and then the sheen....

 

[pooldv]

It is a floating thingamajig that absorbs oils off the surface of the water. I think it is called a scum-ball.

 

[borjis]

My last pool clouded up every time I had multiple guests but it wasn't a chlorine or lotion issue...it was a painted plaster
and the paint was old....one of the best reasons never to paint a pool.

My advice would be to brush the walls and floors and vacuum daily to the days leading up to the 4th.

See how it looks after everyone's gone.


Amazon has the scum-bug for a good price last I checked.