I can't seem to get the recommended levels.

[jdubh]

I installed a Bestway steel ProMax 16'x48 above ground pool from Menards a few weeks ago. I also bought the tf-100 test kit.

I have added liquid chlorine multiple time to raise my free chlorine and it significantly drops within 24 hours. I added some conditioner per the pool math app, and it did not do much. I have also added muriatic acid a few times to get the PH down.
My question is what I should fix first PH, FC, CYA, or Ta?

My water clarity was very clear up until a few days ago. It is now a light blueish green, and can barely make out the patterns on the bottom.
My PH goes from 7.2 to 8.1 in 24 hours

7-27 test results
PH 7.6
FC 1.5
CC .5
TC 2
CH 300
TA 280
CYA <20

 

[JessBlount617]

Hey there - we have the same pool and same test kit!

Blue-ish green water + loss of FC = leads me to believe you're running into an algae issue.

Get your PH down to 7.2 and start the SLAM Process

-or-

If you feel it's a fluke, try Overnight Chlorine Loss Test

Do you use the PoolMath app? If so, sync your app account so we can see your logs.

 

[reggiehammond]

If CYA is less than 30ppm, UV from the sun is consuming chlorine very quickly. Add another 20ppm of CYA and test again, but you'll need to SLAM Process once CYA is at least 30.

 

[jdubh]

Hey there - we have the same pool and same test kit!

Blue-ish green water + loss of FC = leads me to believe you're running into an algae issue.

Get your PH down to 7.2 and start the SLAM Process

-or-

If you feel it's a fluke, try Overnight Chlorine Loss Test

Do you use the PoolMath app? If so, sync your app account so we can see your logs.

How do you sync the app to the account? I did go to settings in the app and check "link from Troublefreepool.com", but I do not see anything in my profile that shows my logs.

 

[sande005]

Click on your username next to a post, and in the pop-up will be a blue button to see your logs. 16 hrs ago you added 20 oz of acid....<grin>