Tried Everything Pool Won't Clear

[Annettebjrd]

The issue is that the pool is set to filter, but it is pretty much just recirculating. Even my tank pressure is running around 6 psi which is too low, if the water was being filtered the pressure would be higher, around 10 psi.

My psi was around 10psi and barely moved so I thought maybe it was not filtering properly. I took TFPs advice and added a small amount of DE to my sand filter (according to the instructions on their link) and my psi increased to 22psi, so filter was working. I also learned that I was backwashing too much prior to adding the DE. I was not waiting for psi to get high enough. I was able to purchase a small bag of DE from Amazon.

I passed step 1 and 2 of the SLAM criteria, but was still having issue with cloudy water. I have a small leak in my pool so could not wait a few days for filter to remove the cloudiness on it's own. I finally added Floc, circulated for a couple of hours then turned pump off overnight. Water was crystal clear this morning with lots of dead algae on the pool floor. I just finished vacuuming to waste and was able to get a lot of it out. I am letting the water settle again and will vacuum later today. Hopefully will be able to find leak now that I can see the bottom of pool.

My pool was really green and after spending over $200 on chemicals from the pool store with no results after 2 weeks I came to TFP for help. Following SLAM instructions my pool went from green to blue in about 3 to 4 days.

 

[JVTrain]

Annettebjrd's post is why I was so hesitant to jump right to a filter issue at the beginning of this thread. It's a process of elimination that is best addressed from the chemistry side first because if there is algae present due to a chemical problem, there's no hope of diagnosing the filter issue properly.

I would try having them or yourself look at the spider gasket for issues before replacing the entire valve. Many times you can visually see a problem just looking at the spider gasket and it's a much less expensive fix than replacing the whole valve.

 

[joe690]

Ok so the pool store called and it is the spider gasket and something with the handle as well. So they could rebuild it for 85 or get me a new one for 120. I chose to get a new one for 120 and it will be here in 3 days.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[pooldv]

Alright, good news! Keep us posted.

 

[WASP]

Since your filter valve is out of commission, I'm guessing that you are not able to circulate water in your pool. I would brush a couple of times a day and maintaine your CL level so you don't end up with an alge bloom.

 

[Thedahmans]

Joe, did you ever find out what the problem is? I've tried everything ... Floc, DE, etc. for 2 months but my water is still cloudy!

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Joe, did you ever find out what the problem is? I've tried everything ... Floc, DE, etc. for 2 months but my water is still cloudy!

Hey there Thed, how about lets start a new thread and we'll be happy to help you diagnose your pool problems. Just click on the link that says "Start a new thread" and we'll go from there.

Thanks!.....and welcome!