Hey guys, long time lurker but super newbie. This is first year I'm opening my pool on my own. It started green and now it looks blue but cloudy (cant see the bottom in many areas) and top is foamy. I thought it was dead algae floating and was ready to looking flocking but the more I look at it, I think its just foam. Since opening, I added walmart liquid chlorine (about 6-8 jugs), 3 packs of shock, and recently added baking soda/harness/alkalinity increaser. The foam has been there since I added the chlorine. Not sure what to do next. I seen a youtube video talking about "CLEAR AID" but wanted to get suggestions before I start the dumping train.
Here are specs on pool:
30,000 gallon pool
Inground vinyl
Water last replaced year and a half ago
Planning to measure again today but last details from yesterday are:
Hayward Sand filter, 1.5 hp pump, Aqualogic
PH - 7.5
Chlorine - 3-5 (seems closer to 5)
Bromine - 4-6
hardness 70
Alkalinity 20
My hardness and alkalinity were super low. I added about 7 lbs of baking soda/alkalinity increaser and about 5 lbs of hardness. I have a feeling I'll need more. I'm content with color of pool just wish it was clearer and not so foamy up top.
Here are specs on pool:
30,000 gallon pool
Inground vinyl
Water last replaced year and a half ago
Planning to measure again today but last details from yesterday are:
Hayward Sand filter, 1.5 hp pump, Aqualogic
PH - 7.5
Chlorine - 3-5 (seems closer to 5)
Bromine - 4-6
hardness 70
Alkalinity 20
My hardness and alkalinity were super low. I added about 7 lbs of baking soda/alkalinity increaser and about 5 lbs of hardness. I have a feeling I'll need more. I'm content with color of pool just wish it was clearer and not so foamy up top.