Pool Chemistry is fine but water is still milky white

[tschenkj]

Hello,

Thanks for the help in advance. I have an intex 15 X 48 above ground pool. Been to the pool store (s) and they told me my numbers are good and cant find anything wrong. I do have test strips but not the ones that produce numbers or levels. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[TonyM]

I'm betting the chemistry is not fine. Start with getting a good test kit and try to avoid the pool store for info on levels.

Also, need details - what chemicals are you using, how often, etc.

watch this thread

 

[Mdragger88]

Welcome to tfp we do things a little differently than the pool store & cannot really give advice based on their testing. You likely have algae & need to do a SLAM Process with liquid chlorine.
But you need a good test kit to so correctly & take control of your pool care. SeeTest Kits Compared
The tf-100 from testkits.net is the best value.
Also please readABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Here’s a bit about our methods here

When you get a test kit in you can post your results here & we can help you along.
Until then u can add 5ppm of liquid chlorine (bleach) per day to prevent it from getting worse. Use PoolMath to calculate amounts.

 

[tschenkj]

Thanks for both your information. Right now I am only using Liquid Shock. Half of a 1 gallon bottle, once a day. I have test strips but will look into getting the kit you have mentioned. From the test strip I have it seems the numbers are the following:
Free Chlorine 3PPM
Total Bromine 20ppm
PH 7.5
Total Alkalinity 120PPM
Total Hardness 400 PPm

Its hard to give exact numbers trying to match the colors of the strip but this may give a better picture. I had to use a metal out solution because of the high iron in my water and it worked but recently it became cloudy white and today turned yellowish.

Appreciate your quick response and I will come back with better numbers when the kit arrives.

 

[Mdragger88]

You may want to drain & follow this guide

Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools

Smaller seasonal pools can see just as much enjoyment as their larger counterparts. In this guide we'll show you how to maintain your temporary pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Mdragger88]

If you don’t know your stabilizer/cya level you are flying blind & cannot adhere to the FC/CYA Levels

 

[jbubpool]

Can't emphasis enough that strips are not awesome. They go bad quickly, and don't give you a very good picture what's going on.

Don't bother with your Bromine levels. That's usually what you would use to sanitize spas. Also, read the guides like the one Mdragger88 posted. TFP has some GREAT people that have years of experience. Us pool people just have to have the patience to follow through.