Ok- we have an AG 18x48 intex pool. I've had nothing but problems since we put it up a week and a half ago. The water is constantly cloudy even with keeping very high chlorine levels in it. I thought it was algea but now I think it's rust sediment. Here's why....
We live in a town of 750 and our water system is HORRIBLE! When we take a bath you can see rust deposits that sit in the bottom of the tub- a burnt orange color. We filled our pool and I've been batling cloudy water. Last night I shocked the pool for the 3rd day in a row (trying to keep at shock level) and after letting it run several hours shut the pump off last night. I left for work this morning and just left the pump off all day. When I came home I looked in the pool and it was crystal clear!!! I started skimming the bugs off the top and noticed one leaf on the bottom- when I took the net down to get it I saw all the orange stuff stir up!! I got out the vaccum, hooked it up to the pump (with a clean filter in) and started cleaning the bottom. As I got in the pool it all stirred up to cloudy again. There was NO slimy feel on the bottom OR on the sides- the sides were totally clean. This is what makes me think it's rust just like we get in our tub. What can I do to clear all of this out?? Do I need to keep the pump running 24/7 and clean it every day? I was so excited to see the clear water and now I'm totally let down. All my levels are perfect as far as pH, CYA to FC and TA too.
Any help is appreciated!!!
We live in a town of 750 and our water system is HORRIBLE! When we take a bath you can see rust deposits that sit in the bottom of the tub- a burnt orange color. We filled our pool and I've been batling cloudy water. Last night I shocked the pool for the 3rd day in a row (trying to keep at shock level) and after letting it run several hours shut the pump off last night. I left for work this morning and just left the pump off all day. When I came home I looked in the pool and it was crystal clear!!! I started skimming the bugs off the top and noticed one leaf on the bottom- when I took the net down to get it I saw all the orange stuff stir up!! I got out the vaccum, hooked it up to the pump (with a clean filter in) and started cleaning the bottom. As I got in the pool it all stirred up to cloudy again. There was NO slimy feel on the bottom OR on the sides- the sides were totally clean. This is what makes me think it's rust just like we get in our tub. What can I do to clear all of this out?? Do I need to keep the pump running 24/7 and clean it every day? I was so excited to see the clear water and now I'm totally let down. All my levels are perfect as far as pH, CYA to FC and TA too.
Any help is appreciated!!!