FRUSTRADED First time SLAMMER...Stay the course or time for some clarifier???

[crocop]

So today is the 8th day of my SLAM, and although it seems to be getting better, I cannot shake the cloudyness!!!

It is so frustrating as today is 32 degrees (celsius) and no on can swim.

Here are some progress photos:

Day 1:
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Day 4/5:
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Today (day 8):
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I feel like im close, but not there yet. I started adding DE to the filter to see if it speeds things up.

I am thinking of adding a clarifier or Natural Chemistry First Aid chemical...

What do people think?

 

[AimeeH]

That's actually a huge improvement from the first image. It took more than 8 days to get that green, taking more than 8 to come clean doesn't seem unusual to me at all. I'd stick with the SLAM, making sure FC is where it needs to be, pump running 24/7 and brushing. ALOT.

 

[JV63]

Crocop,
I would give the pool a left leg head kick and knock out the cloudiness.

Seriously, you look pretty close. I would add the de and keep the SLAM going. https://www.troublefreepool.com/content/133-add-de-to-a-sand-filter

 

[mknauss]

Hard to tell from your pictures but can you see the bottom of the deep end? If so, go swimming! Best to have your FC at or just below the shock level. Might not wear your newest most fashionable swimming trunks but nothing bad will happen.

Take care,

 

[Ecoke]

As they used to say in the Virginia Slims cigarette commercial..."you've come a long way baby"... you look oh so close...keep your head down and eyes on the prize....YOU GOT THIS! ������

 

[crocop]

Hahah thanks ...so close and just wasted a 32 degree celcius Sunday . Will all be worth it soon!

If not , I'm cracking and buying clarifier lol

 

[crocop]

left my main drain on last night...did like 75% main drain and 25% skimmer and saw a bit more improvement

Is it normal to take this long to clear cloudy water? I know sand filters are slower....but this been 9 days now.

 

[Richard320]

Pools that start out as green as yours generally require one to two weeks to clear, so you're still on track.

 

[crocop]

I CAN SEE MY MAIN DRAIN IN THE DEEP END!!!

THE END IS NEARRRRRRRRRRR

 

[JB'sPool]

Congrats!

 

[crocop]

DONE!!

passed my Slam! Been a long 17 days, but water is clear, CC is 0 and loss at night is 1PPM.!!

Pre:

Yesterday:

 

[Richard320]

Believe it or not, it will probably improve even further over the next few days.

 

[Razorhog]

Great success story and beautiful pool!!