Advice? Pool looks hazy and slightly green after a very heavy rain.

[smarkle46]

I test using the TF-100. We had a very heavy rain last night. (pool was full to the concrete coping this morning.). I drained down enough for the skimmers to function, and tested. FC 3.5. CC 0 CYA 60 TA 70 CH 150. I don't know if this is algae blooming or just dirt that has washed into the pool. Our soil is a heavy clay and sometimes has a yellowish cast. I added 1/2 jug of 12.5% liquid chlorine. I turned the salt cell to 10% from 6%. (Pump Runs 24 hours on 1750). Should I SLAM or run the filter and vacuum and see if this clears up? Photos below. (please ignore landscaping in progress.

 

[mknauss]

You raised your SWCG from generating 0.5ppm FC per day to 0.9 ppm FC per day.

 

[smarkle46]

You raised your SWCG from generating 0.5ppm FC per day to 0.9 ppm FC per day.

Thank you for your reply. At 6 % SWG was keeping FC around 4 until yesterday, when the temps kicked up and I increased the pool heater to 80 degrees. I added liquid chlorine this morning to raise the level immediately, and I increased the generator. If that is not enough, I will keep increasing it. Originally, the pool installer had it running at 20% and my FC was at 11-13, so I had turned it down. I think I want to stay in the 4-6 range so I have a cushion, but do you think I need to SLAM the pool right now?

 

[mknauss]

Do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test tonight.
That is the best way to see if you have organics in your pool water consuming chlorine.

 

[smarkle46]

Do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test tonight.
That is the best way to see if you have organics in your pool water consuming chlorine.

Thanks for your help! I will do this tonight.