Cloudy and little green.

[JWMoore]

But at least I have test results! LOL
Rains everyday. Stays a little cloudy/greenish. Seems to have more sediment than usual.
FC 6
CC 0
Ph 7.7
Alk 50
Ca 70
CYA 50

Ive put these numbers in the calculator and can follow that if it's recommended. Just wanted an opinion first please

 

[mknauss]

If Cloudy/Greenish ------------ SLAM Process!

Lower your pH to 7.2 first ---

 

[JWMoore]

I wouldn't say green. Actually looking at it now I'd say cloudy. Plus my FC never changes at 40%, 8 hrs a day. Still slam?

 

[mknauss]

If cloudy, yes. Unless you have some reason to believe it is a filtering issue but that is highly unlikely.

Brush - look in hiding places - etc.

Good luck.

 

[JWMoore]

And then follow the calculator to correct other things? I'll slam it but out of curiosity, shouldn't the FC be going down? Just want to learn more

 

[mknauss]

Normally the FC will go down quickly if live algae is present. But, you might just be on the cusp, so it might not. Brushing disturbs any biofilm on the algae that could be protecting it. Even if you can't see it.

Not sure what you mean by the calculator to correct other things ----

Take care.

 

[JWMoore]

Wanted me to adjust CYA and Alk

 

[mknauss]

TA is only adjusted if your pH is rising very quickly. It is essentially the last thing you should be concerned about.

CYA -- is fine. The PoolMath targets are based on what you select in the drop down boxes in the lower right portion of the page.

Take care.

 

[JWMoore]

Ahhh thanks so much for your help