New pool owner cloudy water 1 week old
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At least at night time. Close to it during the day so the kids cans swim.
It should be CRYSTAL clear. The last pic looked a little hazy.
Kim
It should be CRYSTAL clear. The last pic looked a little hazy.
Kim
Yea that's what I've been doing at night I bring it to shock level we think alike lol
I agree. Glad you said it, Kim. I was holding off not wanting to be the bearer of bad news.
My husband opened my pump basket one day because the water was so clear it didn't look like there was any in it. Earl, you have done a great job showing that the TFP method works if you follow all of the steps correctly!
Earl is my poster child for TFP----------look what happens when you have a good test kit and listen to the suggestions given!
Kim
Kim
No, it just means that over time the continued filtration and maintaining a proper chlorine level will have the water become even more clear -- running the pump longer to filter longer will clear a pool of particulate matter faster. If you do not have good bottom circulation you can brush more frequently or consider pointing one or more returns somewhat downward to improve bottom circulation (in your case with Intex, you may have only one return and you may not be able to change its direction).
The purpose of a SLAM level of chlorine is to kill algae, especially algae that is clumped as in an algae bloom. Once the algae is all dead, it is the filter that physically removes dead algae. The chlorine level remains elevated until all SLAM criteria are met primarily because most people stop too early and allow algae to grow again or they haven't yet gotten rid of algae from all its hiding places (e.g. under removable ladders, behind light niches, etc.). Also, some SLAMs are done to clear water from chemicals that chlorine can actually oxidize to get rid of but that is less common.
If you want the results that others have you follow and do what they suggest you do and you will get the same results 
Good day everyone just an update water is getting clearer by the day cartridge filters takes time
Ok another update on my readings SLAM completed
FC 10
TA 110
PH 7.8
CH I'm at 500 and still counting so I stopped
Added stabilizer during the week so didn't check
My CSI is perfect
FC 10
TA 110
PH 7.8
CH I'm at 500 and still counting so I stopped
Added stabilizer during the week so didn't check
My CSI is perfect
Earl I love all of those toys! CUTE!
Your levels look great!
But............your water is still a little hazy I am sorry. It should look like there is no water in there at all when it is still.
It CAN be done. Just a little more time and bleach. You are SO close!
Kim
Your levels look great!
But............your water is still a little hazy
I am sorry. It should look like there is no water in there at all when it is still.It CAN be done. Just a little more time and bleach. You are SO close!
Kim
I wish there was something us cartridge filter folks could add to help polish the water...
That is looking pretty good today!lmost there, I'd say! You'll have the sparkle thing going, in no time, I bet!
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