Please help!

[Martini1981]

We double shocked our pool last week (I believe it was last Monday) and had FC counts in the teens for days. The past weekend our pool was still too high to swim in. PH 7.8 and alkalinity 110. We noticed green still accumulating at the bottom of the pool and thought dead algae. But now that our pool is finally close to swimable FC level the bottom is completely covered again. If we vacuum the pool looks immaculate. What do we need to do.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

How about a full set of test results?

Maddie

 

[Martini1981]

What other results are you looking for?

 

[Dirk]

See here, under "Asking for Help":

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We'd like to give you a few basic pointers of items that will help us, help you. From filling out a signature to posting test results.

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[homegameroom]

Well, your CYA (stabilizer) result would be helpful as well. You must not have put enough chlorine in it to successfully SLAM it since the algae remained.....

A properly maintained pool is no danger to swim in, even if you are at a shock (SLAM) level.

ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry

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SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain

We’ve all had to deal with a green pool. Clear algae from your pool with a SLAM! Read here to use shock level and maintain to clear your pool.

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What Are My Ideal Pool Levels?

Use our tool to find ideal chemical levels for any swimming pool. Check TFP recommended levels on pH, free chlorine, cyanuric acid, and more.

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The above articles are a bare minimum, but should get you started. I'm not familiar with your test kit, but we recommend the TF-100 Test Kit ™ for reliable results.

 

[Dirk]

Your Taylor K-2006 is the other TFP-recommended kit. So you're good.

Well, technically we recommend the K-2006C, but that's just a larger set. Test capability is identical.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

The entire set of tests that your test kit does-
FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Salt if applicable

Maddie