Pool Balancing help!

[psu527]

Hi! So we just opened our pool 24 hours ago and despite winterizing, the pool was dark green. I started balancing chemicals and today I am getting

pH 7.2
FC 5.6
CC 0.4
TA 70

Just added pH up. Water is cloudy, but blue with a hint of green. Shocked earlier this morning when pH was 7.4.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!!!
Lyndsey

I attached photos showing opening and current pool status.

 

[thefloatqueen]

What did you use to “shock” the pool and which test kit are you using to test your water? Test strips and pool store water analysis are not reliable at all.

 

[mknauss]

You need to follow the SLAM Process. To do that, you need a proper test kit. How are you testing your pool water chemistry? Please fill out your signature.

 

[psu527]

Sorry! I am using the Taylor K2006 testing kit.

 

[mknauss]

Sorry! I am using the Taylor K2006 testing kit.

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[mknauss]

Lower your pH to 7.2 and then start the SLAM Process by raising and maintaining your FC at SLAM level based on your CYA using the FC/CYA Levels

 

[psu527]

I updated my signature. I will go ahead and proceed with the SLAM method. Thanks.

 

[mknauss]

I updated my signature.

I moved your signature data to the signature section. Also, a bit more detail would be really helpful. See Create Your Signature - Further Reading