Here are my pool specs
16' x 48" Intex Ultra Metal Frame AGP with 4000gph filter and SWG in-line. Holds about ~5000 gallons.
When I opened the pool after leaving the water in all winter(a harsh winter at that) I started with a TON of algea. My plan was to bleach and run for an hour or two each week during the winter but it was just too cold, which is abnormal for us. After lots of algeacide and shock the green has been gone for about 3-4 weeks.
However a cloudiness remains that I cannot get rid of to save my life. After getting a decent tester(I know, I know I need the taylor or HTH, its ordered) I got this reading yesterday
16-Jul 17-Jul
Hardness ~200 ~200
Total Chlorine 0 1
FC 1 8
Bromine 2 20
Ph 8.4 6.9
TA 0 160
CYA 0 0
Yesterday after doing the reading I added 2 pounds PH- and 2lbs Stabilizer 3 96oz bottles of bleach(6%) and 3 oz clarifier. I then ran the pump and SWG for 8 hours and turned it off overnight.
About an hour ago I tested and got the above numbers. I added 40oz of Borax to raise the PH without affecting the TA levels, now I need to get the TA down and the CYA being at 0 is killing me! I will go out for stabilizer in an hour or so.
My plan is to add about 80 oz of liquid stabilizer to get the CYA in line, Monitor the FC and get th PH back in line. Reading the directions on the Super Clarifier is appears to work the same as Floc......
any thoughts on making this this crystal clear?