Dust storm.

[dozer11]

Just got pool nice and clear then there was a dust storm. The finest, tiniest particles of topsoil were blown into the pool. I live in the farm fields of ND and got most of the field into my pool. Suggestions? I was vacuuming today and I could see the dirt coming back into the pool via the return jet. It’s too fine for my sand filter to capture. I added DE and that seemed to help but minimally.

 

[Toxophilite]

Let it settle and vacuum to waste a few times.

 

[dozer11]

I hate wasting water like that but I guess it’s what I’ll have to do.

 

[Newdude]

Hey Dozer !! I hate to be the fun sucking police. Oh my, how I hate to ruin the fun. But I just wanted to remind you that you need to be able to see bottom well enough to rescue a disabled swimmer if need be. Seconds turn into minutes once the panic sets in.

The pics may be misleading, but it looks too cloudy from here.

 

[dozer11]

Thank you. I was definitely keeping an eye on it and the photo is misleading as you can/could see the bottom of the pool.

 

[Toxophilite]

I hate wasting water like that but I guess it’s what I’ll have to do.

You would probably waste near just as much backwashing multiple times.

 

[Newdude]

I was definitely keeping an eye on it and the photo is misleading as you can/could see the bottom of the pool

Sun angle, your angle, time of day, what the camera actually captures......... yeah. Lots of variables.

Looks like you have two VIPs enjoying the pool, so just wanted to make absolutely sure you were already on it. Maybe it teaches someone else with similar. Safety 1st.