Pool smells like chemicals and not crystal clear

[Poolman1260]

Hey Guys !

I just had my pool company do my pool opening (use them for opening and closing ) and everything is okay from the start.

I’m having issues with water clarity and smell . The pool smells chemically (for lack of a better term ) and my pH is very high free chlroine is very low.

I’m going to test the pool with my trouble free pool kit this weekend to get accurate readings but I’m curious if there’s anything I can do ahead of time or during maintenance over the weekend to help.

I’m also seeing some foaming (not much) which I think is just from trapped air in the lines.

TIA !

 

[PoolStored]

I’m going to test the pool with my trouble free pool kit this weekend to get accurate readings but I’m curious if there’s anything I can do ahead of time or during maintenance over the weekend to help.

Follow the SLAM process to clear the pool...Link-->SLAM Process

 

[Donldson]

Why wait until the weekend to test?

Do you have a list of chemicals the company added to your pool?

 

[Jimrahbe]

1260,

Running a quick SLAM would be a good idea, but in the meantime...

If the pool smells like 'chlorine' and your FC is low, then you need to add more chlorine..

Thanks,

Jim R.