Been using TFP method for over 8 years. 9500 gallons, FC and PH and Alkalinity and CH all within range but due to our hot summers, splash out (two swimming dogs) and monsoon rains I keep the CYA at 60-65 in the summer and let it drift down over winter. A few months ago I got tired of the dog hair and sand from the dogs paws and finally got a robotic vacuum (Pentair Warrior SI). I love it. My popup system wasn't taking care of the accumulation of sand and hair that floated to the bottom each night. Running a full cycle with the robot every other day keeps it clean! Never had algae, even when my CYA was over 250 when I first joined TFP, just kept pumping in chlorine tabs until I knew better. Cartridge filter is clean.
Finally, here's the question. At night, when I turn the pool light on I still see some cloudiness and what looks like very thin and small hair which seem almost clear, only can see with the reflection of the light. Dogs are 95% black haired. And this is a lotof tiny strands, just floating, never seem to float to the bottom. Any ideas? Do I need to use a clarifier (or something else) and see what precipitates out? I am not generally a fan adding anything but liquid chlorine and muriatic acid as needed. Or just run my pump more often? I forget the exact number of hours I run it but exact but let's assume 10-12 hours per day, half 2600 rpm for skimming and half at 1500 rpm for filtering. ISome adjustment to time and speed needed.
TIA, I know this is too long but wanted to present as much info as possible.
Finally, here's the question. At night, when I turn the pool light on I still see some cloudiness and what looks like very thin and small hair which seem almost clear, only can see with the reflection of the light. Dogs are 95% black haired. And this is a lotof tiny strands, just floating, never seem to float to the bottom. Any ideas? Do I need to use a clarifier (or something else) and see what precipitates out? I am not generally a fan adding anything but liquid chlorine and muriatic acid as needed. Or just run my pump more often? I forget the exact number of hours I run it but exact but let's assume 10-12 hours per day, half 2600 rpm for skimming and half at 1500 rpm for filtering. ISome adjustment to time and speed needed.
TIA, I know this is too long but wanted to present as much info as possible.
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