Need help getting pool clear
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- Jun 22, 2014
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That's some unhappy water. 
Probably algae. How are you testing your water? We should see a full set of water test results first to confirm a few things. We look for the following results from a TF-100, TF Pro Series, or Taylor K-2006C test kit:
FC
CC
CYA
PH
TA
CH
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Probably algae. How are you testing your water? We should see a full set of water test results first to confirm a few things. We look for the following results from a TF-100, TF Pro Series, or Taylor K-2006C test kit:FC
CC
CYA
PH
TA
CH
Also see -----> Pool Care Basics Welcome to TFP!
Thanks for your help here is a link to our test results PoolMath LogsThat's some unhappy water.
FC
CC
CYA
PH
TA
CH
Also see -----> Pool Care Basics Welcome to TFP!
reggiehammond
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CC of 1.0 is indicative of algae; a given considering the pools appearance.
Follow the SLAM Process and ask any questions you might have...
Also you just dumped in a whole bunch of dry acid after dumping in a bunch of baking soda. What are you trying to solve?
Your TA is high; your pH will move from the 7's into the 8's naturally and quickly. Use muriatic acid to lower pH back into the 7's, which will reduce the TA. As your TA is reduced, the pH will stop rising.
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Follow the SLAM Process and ask any questions you might have...
Also you just dumped in a whole bunch of dry acid after dumping in a bunch of baking soda. What are you trying to solve?
Your TA is high; your pH will move from the 7's into the 8's naturally and quickly. Use muriatic acid to lower pH back into the 7's, which will reduce the TA. As your TA is reduced, the pH will stop rising.
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- Jun 22, 2014
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Great!
Then here's what I would suggest:1 - Lower the pH down to about 7.2-7.4 or so.
2 - With a CYA of 30, your SLAM FC level is "12". Increase (and maintain) that FC level of 12 as best as you can until you pass all 3 SLAM criteria. Follow the SLAM Process page carefully and you should do well.
- Jun 22, 2014
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Also, I just realized that while you seem to be using the Poolmath APP, those test results aren't linked here to your TFP profile. You can go to your APP settings and should see a toggle to turn on that will allow those test logs to be shared here at TFP.
Thanks for everyone’s help. This morning I tested and added more chlorine I hope I shared out the results. I have a sand filter the psi is about 5. I’m not noting a lot of greenwater when I backwash. Pool water is a little clear but stilll green. I had the filter running all night. How frequently should I change the sand filter sand? Would it be worth me getting a different filter that works faster? The other problem is I am going to be out of town next couple days is there a chlorine level I should bring the pool up to while I am gone and leave the filter running?
- Jun 22, 2014
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Sand generally never goes bad or requires changing UNLESS someone compromised it in the past by running a floc or clarifier product through it. One day you might open the filter and inspect the sand or do a deep cleaning. If the sand looks gummy or rock hard in places, then you know.
- Jun 22, 2014
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Just stick to the normal presscribed SLAM FC level. Unless you are able to have someone visit the pool once a day or so to add chlorine, you'll just have to pick up where oy left off.
- Jun 22, 2014
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We gauge a high or low filter psi based on what it was like clean. So when you do a backwash, take note of the clean psi. When it increases by about 25%, that's when we clean.
Your filter manual will note when the pressure is high enough to require backwashing. The one I found online (that may not be your model at all) says normal running is below 8 lbs, and backwash when it get to 9 lbs. But find your manual, and see what it says.
No harm, if you are conservative and backwash at a lower pressure increase. Having slightly dirty sand increases the ability to trap things (and a bit of pressure increase), but should be paid attention to, since by trapping things more the pressure will rise faster.
If you will be gone, and leave it running, there is a chance it will catch too much, and nobody around to backwash it. Likely will not happen, but you'd hate to burn out the pump. Me? I'd just turn it off. Buy a floating Cl dispenser - pool store, most big box stores (Walmart, etc.) and put a couple of your tablets in that while gone. It will be a guess as to how much Cl it adds, but will help to some extent.
The downside to turning it off, you'll likely find that there will be piles of dead algae on the bottom of the pool on your return, needing brushing or vacuuming (if you have one) to get it out. So the unknown in this is what ability/tools you have to get dirt, etc. off the bottom of the pool.....
No harm, if you are conservative and backwash at a lower pressure increase. Having slightly dirty sand increases the ability to trap things (and a bit of pressure increase), but should be paid attention to, since by trapping things more the pressure will rise faster.
If you will be gone, and leave it running, there is a chance it will catch too much, and nobody around to backwash it. Likely will not happen, but you'd hate to burn out the pump. Me? I'd just turn it off. Buy a floating Cl dispenser - pool store, most big box stores (Walmart, etc.) and put a couple of your tablets in that while gone. It will be a guess as to how much Cl it adds, but will help to some extent.
The downside to turning it off, you'll likely find that there will be piles of dead algae on the bottom of the pool on your return, needing brushing or vacuuming (if you have one) to get it out. So the unknown in this is what ability/tools you have to get dirt, etc. off the bottom of the pool.....
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