- Jun 7, 2017
- 9,153
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Very cloudy blue pool. Need advice
- Thread starter PoolSchoolMN
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I did use DE with it the first time I did the slam this spring and got no results.
The sand is brand new this year. I changed it before this most recent slam. The sand that was in there actually looked good. Probably a waste of time and money changing it but I did it none the less.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,633
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
There is an issue somewhere. Your sand filter should have cleared most if not all the particulates by now.
Check all connections at the filter. The MPV, etc.
Check all connections at the filter. The MPV, etc.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,633
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
If you wish to go there, use a quality phosphate remover/clarifier. SeaKlear.
Our CYA is right around 35. We’ve kept above 16PPM FC levels the entire time checking 3 times a day. Typically we will be right around the 20 PPM and add the amount of chlorine the chart tells us to when needed. We use a solar cover after adding chlorine and brushing the sides.
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Do you think I’m at the point of using the phosphate remover or should I keep up the slam. I hate to stop and start all over.
Last year when I did this I could see the bottom of the shallow end on day 4. Day 5-6 the pool was perfect.
I’ve looked over the filter quite thoroughly and see no issues. Pump runs great it was brand new as of last year. Always have good pressure of roughly 12-13PSI when startup is complete.
Do you think I’m at the point of using the phosphate remover or should I keep up the slam. I hate to stop and start all over.
Last year when I did this I could see the bottom of the shallow end on day 4. Day 5-6 the pool was perfect.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,633
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
We do not believe phosphates are an issue. For whatever reason, your pool will not clear. 99% of the time that is a filter issue.
The SeaKlear is a good clarifier too. Just be sure you backwash it out of your filter really well, and consider a deep clean some time after using it.
Thank you for the advice. It sounds like you recommend verifying the filter is doing its job and staying with the slam and maybe using DE again. I’ll hold off on the phosphate remover for now. If it’s not clear in another week I’m going to try something new.
- Jun 7, 2017
- 9,153
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
I’m working until 11 tonight but I will take a few pictures tomorrow and post them.
Here are pictures from this morning.
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- May 3, 2014
- 58,633
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Looks like your standard post algae pool with a sand filter. But yours is too long in this stage. Check the filter.
is there any chance "something" is lurking in the deep end bottoms? i.e. leaves, pine needles , night crawlers. I had similar problem opening last spring. when i could finally see bottom, there was a lot of crud. took a lot of stirring it up with the brush to get things moving through the filter.
When you say check the filter what exactly do you mean. I did take it apart completely and there are no cracked laterals. Pressure is good. Backwashes good. No water leaks that I can see.
I’ve jumped in 3 times now to check exactly that. Bottom looks mint. We use that little Polaris bottom cleaner all the time and it’s done the job great. There’s definitely no debris in the pool.
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I'm sorry you are dealing with this. It must be very frustrating. I have no solid advice, just wanted to chime in to offer my support. I can understand how frustrated you must be.