First post, my test kit is ordered but won't be in till after the weekend. My pool store's tests are pretty consistent with my homes testing, but I can't test combined chlorine with my existing test. Have shocked with dichlor several times since opening and finally have my combined chlorine at a reasonable level. The pool is still cloudy! Here are my latest results (chlorine high because I shocked yesterday):
Pool Store
ph 7.6
adj alkalinity 60 (I tested TA 80)
chlorine 12.1
total chlorine 12.2
hardness 173
CYA 63
TDS 4200
metals 1
Metals were .9 when I opened the pool, treated for them and cleaned cartridges. Tested at 0 after treating them. Remaining tests all show metals again.
I've been told phosphates are high and I should treat them. However I've read this site and believe that shouldn't be causing my issue.
I'm not sure if I should resort to a clarifier or floc? I'm at my wits end and don't trust the pool stores.
Pool Store
ph 7.6
adj alkalinity 60 (I tested TA 80)
chlorine 12.1
total chlorine 12.2
hardness 173
CYA 63
TDS 4200
metals 1
Metals were .9 when I opened the pool, treated for them and cleaned cartridges. Tested at 0 after treating them. Remaining tests all show metals again.
I've been told phosphates are high and I should treat them. However I've read this site and believe that shouldn't be causing my issue.
I'm not sure if I should resort to a clarifier or floc? I'm at my wits end and don't trust the pool stores.