Good Morning TFP!
I have a problem with "dirt" in my pool. This is the second year in a row this has occurred at about the same time of the season. Up until this point of the season, we have the cleanest/clearest pool to the envy of a lot of the neighbors. Here are my current test results as of last evening when the photos were taken:
FC-3.5
CC-0
pH-7.6
Alk-60
Hardness-70
CYA-30
We only use 12.5% liquid chlorine. We currently run a 26" (200#) waterway sand filter with 2HP/2SP pump. We currently run the pump on low for 10-12 hours/day. Run on high during vaccum or addition of chlorine.
I am attaching several photos: Zoomed out of what I am vacuuming. A photo of it laying on the top step. And a photo after running my finger through it.
Whatever I am fighting is not slimy at all. It is extremely fine, to the point I have a difficult time filtering it out with my sand filter.
The best solution I have found is to vacuum to waste (however not practical). Or a combination of skimmer sock and/or DE addition to the sand filter.
Anybody have a clue what I am fighting and/or how to prevent this mess again next season?
Thank you all!
I have a problem with "dirt" in my pool. This is the second year in a row this has occurred at about the same time of the season. Up until this point of the season, we have the cleanest/clearest pool to the envy of a lot of the neighbors. Here are my current test results as of last evening when the photos were taken:
FC-3.5
CC-0
pH-7.6
Alk-60
Hardness-70
CYA-30
We only use 12.5% liquid chlorine. We currently run a 26" (200#) waterway sand filter with 2HP/2SP pump. We currently run the pump on low for 10-12 hours/day. Run on high during vaccum or addition of chlorine.
I am attaching several photos: Zoomed out of what I am vacuuming. A photo of it laying on the top step. And a photo after running my finger through it.
Whatever I am fighting is not slimy at all. It is extremely fine, to the point I have a difficult time filtering it out with my sand filter.
The best solution I have found is to vacuum to waste (however not practical). Or a combination of skimmer sock and/or DE addition to the sand filter.
Anybody have a clue what I am fighting and/or how to prevent this mess again next season?
Thank you all!