I have been struggling all year with this pool. Last year, the pool store had me running circles. I gave it one more shot to open up this year and never got anywhere. Still had a swamp and they had $300 of my money. So I made the change. I started the SLAM this past Thursday after getting my other chems in line. My FC=0, CC=0, pH=7.3 (down from WAY high, well beyond 8.4 where my test kit stops), TA=80, CH=120, and CYA=55 (added a WEEE bit too much). I believe I have a bad scaling issue because of the high ph/TA. the vinyl liner feels like sandpaper.
So that was 3.5 day ago. I've added probably ~40 gallons for liquid chlorine, trying to keep my FC up in the low twenties. So i've got a handle on the algae, but the milky water doesn't change. I can barely see the first step in my pool and nothing else. I have a robot running around in there to stir things up. but nothing is getting clear.
Am I doing this right. I get the whole POP idea, which is fine. However, I am putting SOOO much energy and $$$$ into this pool I just want to make sure I'm not leaving anything out. I've read baking soda can help clear water, is it worth it had this point? I am not done with the slam at this point. OCLT is around 10ppm, the water is clear and I have NO idea where the CC is.
Does any of this sound like I'm on the right path? I need something to bolster me onwards! (i'll post a full test tonight, cause I know you all geek out like that )
So that was 3.5 day ago. I've added probably ~40 gallons for liquid chlorine, trying to keep my FC up in the low twenties. So i've got a handle on the algae, but the milky water doesn't change. I can barely see the first step in my pool and nothing else. I have a robot running around in there to stir things up. but nothing is getting clear.
Am I doing this right. I get the whole POP idea, which is fine. However, I am putting SOOO much energy and $$$$ into this pool I just want to make sure I'm not leaving anything out. I've read baking soda can help clear water, is it worth it had this point? I am not done with the slam at this point. OCLT is around 10ppm, the water is clear and I have NO idea where the CC is.
Does any of this sound like I'm on the right path? I need something to bolster me onwards! (i'll post a full test tonight, cause I know you all geek out like that )