Need some advice.

[cgabb5]

Experienced pool guy here. Typically no problems. But I cannot get this green hue gone. Been slamming for almost two weeks. Passing OCT nightly. But it’s just cloudy and has a green tint.
Any thoughts?

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[JoyfulNoise]

Have you deep cleaned the sand filter? Sometimes the sand can become channeled and that leads to loss of clarity. Deep cleaning involves breaking up clumps of sand that may have formed.

 

[Newdude]

I would guess you were either still sucking out the dead algae or having a new problem with pollen. Both just a waiting game while the filter does its thing as you know, But that doesn’t make it any less frustrating for you.

 

[cgabb5]

I would guess you were either still sucking out the dead algae or having a new problem with pollen. Both just a waiting game while the filter does its thing as you know, But that doesn’t make it any less frustrating for you.

Definitely high pollen here right now. Weatherbug hits me daily with updates.

 

[cgabb5]

Have you deep cleaned the sand filter? Sometimes the sand can become channeled and that leads to loss of clarity. Deep cleaning involves breaking up clumps of sand that may have formed.

Pool is only a year old. Sand can’t be trashed yet. Obviously backwashing And rinsing when chlorine low enough to dump on my grass. Appreciate advice though.

 

[Newdude]

Definitely high pollen here right now. Weatherbug hits me daily with updates.

My pool gets funky a few times a year from both pollen and farm dust too. Usually they go hand in hand and if it’s time for one, the other one pops up also. Trust your OCLT if the pollen dust is on everything else too besides the pool, and wait.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

It’s not about the sand “being trashed” it’s about it becoming mechanically compacted and forming channels. The channels act like low resistance pathways for the water to flow through effectively bypassing the sand. TFP recommends that sand filters be deep cleaned at least once per year to ensure that all of the fine sediment is removed and any clumps of sand are broken up. Backwashing is insufficient to the task.

You might consider reading the following information to better understand your filter’s needs -

Pool Filter Comparison

Your pool's filter is a vital part of your equipment pad. We'll take a look at each type of filter and list the pro's and con's of each.

www.troublefreepool.com

Maintenance and Cleaning of Pool Filters

Maintaining your swimming pool filter system is important. Learn how to clean and maintain your pool filter at low cost & enjoy a Trouble Free Pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter

This post will walk you through the anatomy of a sand filter, and then provide a video at the end for how to deep clean your sand filter. The filter used in the photos and videos is a Hayward S180T top mount sand filter. The images are of a similar filter. Obviously not all filters are...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[cgabb5]

It’s not about the sand “being trashed” it’s about it becoming mechanically compacted and forming channels. The channels act like low resistance pathways for the water to flow through effectively bypassing the sand. TFP recommends that sand filters be deep cleaned at least once per year to ensure that all of the fine sediment is removed and any clumps of sand are broken up. Backwashing is insufficient to the task.

You might consider reading the following information to better understand your filter’s needs -

Pool Filter Comparison

Your pool's filter is a vital part of your equipment pad. We'll take a look at each type of filter and list the pro's and con's of each.

www.troublefreepool.com

Maintenance and Cleaning of Pool Filters

Maintaining your swimming pool filter system is important. Learn how to clean and maintain your pool filter at low cost & enjoy a Trouble Free Pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter

This post will walk you through the anatomy of a sand filter, and then provide a video at the end for how to deep clean your sand filter. The filter used in the photos and videos is a Hayward S180T top mount sand filter. The images are of a similar filter. Obviously not all filters are...

www.troublefreepool.com

Cool. Ok, I'll give that a try. Thanks.