First time cleaning pool after winter, need help to get water clear again.

[Ortega87]

I began last night the process of cleaning the pool. I look up a few videos and began by shocking it last night with 5 pounds of shck qnd this was how it was this morning. After doing some more research I checked the chemicals of the pool with the tester kit and noticed the ph was extremely high so I hit it with ph decreaser and added another 3 pounds of shock just now. What should I do, should I be running the filters right now? Should I start vacuuming…. PLEASE HELP!

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome to TFP! Obviously you have algae. To kill and remove algae here at TFP we follow the SLAM Process. It's not a one or 2-time shock, it requires "constant" elevated FC levels based on your current CYA (stabilizer) level. See the FC/CYA Levels to understand. To perform a SLAM Process, you must have a good at-home test kit, either a TF-100 or Taylor K-2006C kit. Pool store testing and advice will burn you, so the sooner you can post your own set of test numbers the sooner we can help you.

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[V___25]

Hi Ortega! Welcome to the club. That's quite the swamp you've got going there. But no worries, you've already got the best advice in town. Follow that and you're on your way.
Also, since you can't see the bottom, try to scoop out whatever solids, leaves, worms, etc you might have in the bottom. Those things will just eat up any chlorine you put in.