Help getting pool clear again

[evilhomer1]

2nd year pool owner and I've been struggling to keep the pool clean.

Had been using test strips but but the bullet and just ordered a TF-100 test kit.

While I wait for that to come in, here is a picture of the latest test strip and a picture of the pool.

There's currently no chlorine reading and we have been focusing on getting the alkalinity and PH raised. There is a yellow substance in the bottom of the pool, which we have been brushing.

Any recommendations on order of chemicals to try and get things better?

Thanks in advance

 

[PoolStored]

Add 5ppm of liquid chlorine per day until the test kit arrives. Add Nothing Else.

When you kit arrives, follow the SLAM process to clear the pool. Link-->SLAM Process

 

[PoolStored]

To determine how much Chlorine is 5ppm, use pool math Link-->PoolMath

Configure your pool and it will help you with all your chemical additions.

Try to replicate these results in pool math. 64 ounces of 10% liquid chlorine will add 5ppm FC to your pool.

 

[evilhomer1]

Looks much better overnight. Even after adding 5 ppm of liquid chlorine, the free chlorine is maybe 1 or 2. Should I still contine adding 5ppm of the luquid chlorine each day until the test kit comes or try to stabilize?

 

[PoolStored]

Yes. 5ppm per day.

Get that ladder out and start scrubbing with Bleach:Water solution. Scrub INSIDE and out.

What is that red thing floating?

 

[evilhomer1]

What is that red thing floating?

It's a crab shaped thermometer.