Poolstored,
I understand. I wanted readers to understand that sometimes clarifiers work, (rarely ?) however, it is not included in TFP's suggested methods and I think you left little doubt about that.
To be fair, it was likely multiple suggestions on here that pushed the pool to this point.
• I recently lowered my pump speed to 1700 rpm in hopes to improve the filter efficiently.
• I only slightly opened my bottom drain valve to get more action at the skimmer at low rpm.
• Increased my backwash cycles to 5 psi above baseline. Test psi baseline/rise at 3000 rpm.
• Started dosing pool with chlorine every hour instead of 2-3 hours.
• Learned about adding DE to sand filter.
I started to notice some slight improvement. After a few days of very slow progress I decided to try the Chitosan Clarifier and within a day it immediately started to clear. I used a little less than recommended dose for a cloudy pool, two days a part so didn’t use much. As mentioned before, I definitely noticed an increase in what was getting caught by the skimmer sock. It was definitely a more dense material. I change out to new filter socks a couple of times a day to try and keep as much out of the filter as possible. I’m vacuuming to waste to bypass filter and give me one last small water exchange.
I’ve followed the TFP way since opening my pool 4 years ago, with zero issues. I’ve always had crystal clear water so never really had to learn the ins/outs of all things pool maintenance related. I’ve never needed extra chemicals, etc. While painful, this process was worth it to learn as much as I have along the way.
I’ll post final pics once clear and summarize all the steps of this thread in hopes it quickly helps someone else in a similar situation.
Thanks to all that helped along the way. I’ll be sure to make a pledge as this forum is worth every penny!
