I have canopy of like oak trees over the pool. In a recent rain event the pollen loaded catkins dropped into the pool and stained the water like tea bags. Over night the pool went from clear to cloudy root beer. That started the annual 2 week live oak pollen battle. I shocked the pool twice over 4 days and backwashed the DE filter 4 times. Each time it looked like it was blowing out mustard. I could get the pool to a green color that was clear enough to see the bottom in the deep end, which was an accomplishment considering I could barely see the second step 4 days prior. This was achieved with filtration and chlorination. Now, thanks to some additional storms and heavy winds the live oaks are pretty clean. I broke down my filter yesterday and gave it a good cleaning. I verified that the filter media is in good condition with no tears, broken ribs, or anything like that. I loaded it back up with DE. Now the water looks way better, but it's still a foggy green. I can't seem to get the fog out. Here are my numbers:
FC: 6 ppm
CC: .5 ppm
CH: 230
CYA: 75
TA: 100
PH: 7.4
TDS: 1500
Phosphates: 50
So, numbs look good! I don't want to use a clarifier, flocculant, or any other pool store "solutions". Any thoughts on the cloudy water?
FC: 6 ppm
CC: .5 ppm
CH: 230
CYA: 75
TA: 100
PH: 7.4
TDS: 1500
Phosphates: 50
So, numbs look good! I don't want to use a clarifier, flocculant, or any other pool store "solutions". Any thoughts on the cloudy water?