- Mar 30, 2011
- 4
Hi everyone, I'm Kathy, new to the forum and have been reading through all the things I need to have a sparkling clear pool. I started out with a green algae vinyl pool filled with leaves. I scraped out all the leaves I could see and I have been adding chlorine bleach up to shock values for a week. There is no more green, but the water is still somewhat cloudy. I have a feeling I know why. I recently purchased the TF 100 test kit. My readings are as follows: FC:36 CC:0 TC:36 pH 7.2 T/A:120 CH:800 CYA 110. So I'm pretty sure I don't need any more bleach for a while and definitely won't use the calcium hypochlorite shock my husband bought. I also used some pool "first aid" in my attempts to clear up the pool. Oh and the borate level was 15. This is my first attempt at pool chemistry...we used a pool service last year and spent big bucks to try to keep it clear. I also have a pool robot that I plan to use to get the dirt up, but I'm afraid to put it in until the chlorine levels come down. So is there any suggestions on what to do next? Do I need to use something to reduce the calcium? Thank you in advance for any suggestions...this is a great informative site and I'm glad to be part of it :lol: