I screwed up. Bad. Wheelbarrow full of rocks and dirt fell into the pool. Help?!?

[exit143]

I don’t know where else to post this... so sorry if this is the wrong spot. But... Subject says it all. I already went in and got all the rocks out and as much dirt as I could.

What do I need to do next?? I have the filter going probably non stop. I read that I should shock the pool. I have an IC40... should I use the superchlorinator feature? What else needs to happen??

 

[mknauss]

As long as you have the big stuff (do you have a leaf net?) then run your cleaner.

You should raise your FC to 20% of CYA with liquid chlorine. Do not use superchlorinate. That just uses up the SWCG life quicker.

 

[ajw22]

Keep your eye on the pH of the water.

Post a complete set of test results as a baseline.

 

[exit143]

Thanks. I’ll post in the AM.

 

[Teald024]

I'd pull the wheelbarrow out...
Ponder over a cold beverage how and why you found yourself in this situation...

 

[Bama Rambler]

Rocks and dirt shouldn't be too much of a problem as long as they didn't physically damage anything.
Since you have already gotten the big stuff out, just vacuum the rest up and then clean the cartridges and maintain the FC above normal for a day or two and you should be fine.