Best practice for SmartPure® Ozonator/UV with issue

[rknsley]

Hello, new to the forum, and pools.

I have a fairly new pool (using SmartPure Ozonator/UV) completed and started up in Nov 2020. It was running until we had the winter excitement with snow and freezing temps. During which I shutdown the system because of concern of pipes, equipment freezing. I started up the system about 4 weeks ago, and began the bi-weekly brushing once again to start the clean up. I have noticed that when brushing the pool, I get what resembles a dust cloud under water (sort-of).

I was told to shock it and this should resolve my issues within a day or two, but have no knowledge of this.

My questions is, how do I eliminate the dust cloud like issue?
thanks

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
You need to follow the SLAM Process. To do that, you need a proper test kit. I suggest the TF-100 A proper test kit is needed to get the accurate water chemistry results needed to follow the TFP protocols.

While you are waiting on your test kit, add 5 ppm FC worth of liquid chlorine / plain bleach to your pool each evening with the pump running. This will replenish the FC lost each day to the sun and also inhibit any algae in the water from growing further.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

 

[rknsley]

I also should have mentioned that I have been frequenting the "L" box store for my tests. Below are my results from 031921. I hope this helps.

Test	Ideal Range	Result
Free Chlorine	1 - 4 ppm	4.05
Total Chlorine	Within 0.2 of FAC	4.05
pH	7.2 - 7.8	7.8
Total Alkalinity	80 - 120 ppm	84
Calcium Hardness	200 - 400 ppm	107
Cyanuric Acid	30- 100 ppm	47
Iron	0 - 0.2 ppm	0
Copper	0 - 0.2 ppm	0
Phosphates	0 - 100 ppb	0
TDS	0 - 2500 ppm	300

 

[rknsley]

I also should have mentioned that I have been frequenting the "L" box store for my tests. Below are my results from 031921. I hope this helps. I found a better way to display the results.

 

[mknauss]

Not much value is given to pool store testing around here. While you would think that a "professional” would be the best, unfortunately in most cases it is quite the opposite. Between employees who blindly trust the word of chemical sales representatives and high school kids working in the pool store for the summer you end up with poor results from their In most cases, the testing. is inaccurate and non-repeatable. Plus, the results of their "testing" is used to convince you that you need to buy things. Why do you think that testing is free?

When you get your proper test kit, post up the results here and we can provide you some guidance.

 

[rknsley]

So, no rough explanation on the dust cloud issue (brownish) when I am sweeping, how to resolve it?

 

[mknauss]

. how to resolve it?

Yes -- see post #2. You have algae. You need to follow the SLAM Process. To do that, you need a proper test kit.

How do you chlorinate your pool water?

 

[rknsley]

thank you Sir, I tried to gather all I could for the post information to be most accurate, SmartPure Ozonator/UV also within post 1. There is an additional chlorine canister after it.

 

[mknauss]

Your Ozonator and UV do not chlorinate nor properly sanitize your water. Do you use liquid chlorine or trichlor?

UV Systems - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Ozone Systems - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[rknsley]

No Sir, this is currently what is being used. It seems to holds around (7) chlorine tablets.

 

[rknsley]

Additionally, thanks for the links to review. I have never heard of this type of system previously.

 

[mknauss]

You will want to reconsider using the trichlor tablets only as that method is not sustainable.

How to Chlorinate Your Pool

Before chlorinating your pool, you should know these simple tips. Learn the best way to add chlorine to your pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

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TFP-TV

A collection of Videos from the source you trust the most, TFP! These videos are to help the average homeowner understand their pool and enjoy their water.

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