Hello from Southern Illinois

[missyb4mk]

Hello from Southern Illinois. I bought our first small pool to entertain the Kidos while keeping home due to Covid-19. Very new to the pool ownership. Just trying to get the cloudiness to clear up lol

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!

I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

 

[SouthVirginiaPool]

Welcome - how big is your pool? I have a 300 gallon hot tub and a 28,000 gallon pool, and use the TFP principles taught here to keep them both crystal clear. You definitely need either the Taylor K-2006C test kit, or the TF100 test kit since YOU (not the pool store) doing accurate testing is the key to then fixing or maintaining your water. Listen to all the good input here and understand how important chlorine levels in relation to the CYA level is.

 

[missyb4mk]

Welcome - how big is your pool? I have a 300 gallon hot tub and a 28,000 gallon pool, and use the TFP principles taught here to keep them both crystal clear. You definitely need either the Taylor K-2006C test kit, or the TF100 test kit since YOU (not the pool store) doing accurate testing is the key to then fixing or maintaining your water. Listen to all the good input here and understand how important chlorine levels in relation to the CYA level is.

It's only 8,000 gallons. we bought the test strips but I'm thinking I need to get an actual kit.

 

[SouthVirginiaPool]

Even 300 gallons can get algae. If you get the TF100 test kit and post your results I'm sure the experts here will give you sage guidance.