Hello all. Been a member for a little while but don’t post much. Water has been green for the past month. After brushing and shocking a few times, it’s a little green but mostly cloudy. Hoping to clear up the water before closing it for the winter.
I’ve shocked the pool twice this past week, one pound each time, Cal hypo, which is rated for 13,500 gallons, couple days apart. I’m using a 150sqft cartridge filter with a brand new cartridge installed a couple days ago and I’m seeing no pressure change in the output of the filter. I’m alternating the filter intake between using my auto floor vacuum and just pulling water thru the skimmer Pool is a 21ft round above ground, approximately 10,000 gallons. I’ve generally had good luck with brushing, shocking, and then running the filter with a clean cartridge to get clear, but not having success this time. Tested levels last night.
Current test levels:
FC: 0
Alkalinity: 40
pH: 6.8
CYA: 0
I shocked the pool one day prior to this.
I don’t have test parameters for calcium or TC. Already looking into getting a more reliable testing setup.
Obviously my water is way out of balance. I had the water balanced, but I got laxed in pool care since it hasn’t been getting used the last month and we’ve had several multi inch rain storms that I’m sure threw it off.
I began by adding 3lbs baking soda last night to try and up the alkalinity and pH. Will retest tonight. And adjust as needed.
My questions are:
I’m considering trying the slam method.
Should I be adding stabilizer to the pool prior to this? After? I also have algaecide and clarifier. I read that clarifier isn’t necessary, but Should I be using either these at any point before, during, or after the process?
And finally, I’ve just started using this shock, it’s HTH brand cal hypo shock. I used to use the stuff available at my pool store, or the Clorox brand from Lowe’s and always had success with shocking and running the filter. I’m reading that hypo cal can cause cloudy water. Is that another possible cause? And if so, how would I clear the water from the cal hypo?
I know it’s a long read, sorry. And thanks to all for the help.
I’ve shocked the pool twice this past week, one pound each time, Cal hypo, which is rated for 13,500 gallons, couple days apart. I’m using a 150sqft cartridge filter with a brand new cartridge installed a couple days ago and I’m seeing no pressure change in the output of the filter. I’m alternating the filter intake between using my auto floor vacuum and just pulling water thru the skimmer Pool is a 21ft round above ground, approximately 10,000 gallons. I’ve generally had good luck with brushing, shocking, and then running the filter with a clean cartridge to get clear, but not having success this time. Tested levels last night.
Current test levels:
FC: 0
Alkalinity: 40
pH: 6.8
CYA: 0
I shocked the pool one day prior to this.
I don’t have test parameters for calcium or TC. Already looking into getting a more reliable testing setup.
Obviously my water is way out of balance. I had the water balanced, but I got laxed in pool care since it hasn’t been getting used the last month and we’ve had several multi inch rain storms that I’m sure threw it off.
I began by adding 3lbs baking soda last night to try and up the alkalinity and pH. Will retest tonight. And adjust as needed.
My questions are:
I’m considering trying the slam method.
Should I be adding stabilizer to the pool prior to this? After? I also have algaecide and clarifier. I read that clarifier isn’t necessary, but Should I be using either these at any point before, during, or after the process?
And finally, I’ve just started using this shock, it’s HTH brand cal hypo shock. I used to use the stuff available at my pool store, or the Clorox brand from Lowe’s and always had success with shocking and running the filter. I’m reading that hypo cal can cause cloudy water. Is that another possible cause? And if so, how would I clear the water from the cal hypo?
I know it’s a long read, sorry. And thanks to all for the help.
