cbroadway

I'm having a very similar issue. Everyone here knows how frustrating it is! I'm no expert, but none of your levels appear to be severely out of whack. Perhaps keeping that filter running 24/7 is your best bet for now. Once your FC comes down, I'd say jump in and enjoy your pool! Just keep an eye on your numbers...

Also, thought it was worth mentioning... Other than clarifier, I've only added very basic chemicals (bleach, granular shock, muriatic acid, and baking soda). Nothing "foo foo" has been put in. NOTHING from a pool store, and my test results come from Taylor K-2005 kit. Bleach was straight 6% sodium hypochlorite - no detergent. The sand in filter was freshened up this spring with another 100 lbs. (holds 200 lbs. total). Thanks!

Hello all! I am trying to recover from a terrible algae issue over the winter/spring. Here's where I am at this point: (20,000 gallon AG pool with sand filter) Chlorine - dark, dark yellow (sorry I'm using a crappy OTO kit for that) pH - 7.5 CYA - 100 TA - 90 CH - 40 I've been brushing constantly, backwashing, even using pantyhose over the skimmer basket. Pump/filer have run 24/7 for 8 days. Nothing seems to cure the cloudy green color I have. Last night I put in some clarifier, let the pump run for about an hour, then shut it off overnight, hoping to let things settle to the bottom. This morning, there is no change. You still can't see deeper than about 3 inches. (side note) I have significant scaling along the walls and floor, if that's helpful to know... some, but not all, has been brushed free. The living algae is gone now, but turbidity won't improve. I'm also concerned about the slight green tinge. Suggestions appreciated! Thanks, Chad

Update... TA = 100 pH 7.8 chlorine 2 ppm Things are getting better. I can see the bottom well today, though water is pretty dull-looking. I brused and vacuumed really good this morning. I'll add some muratic acid this afternoon, and some bleach tonight after the sun goes down. I've also been rinsing the nylon hose (on the skimmer basket) several times a day. I think they are helping a lot. Thanks again, all.

Update... I now have the TA at about 90, which also took pH up to 7.6. I plan to raise TA a little higher this evening. We got rain today, so I'm sure my chlorine has needs, too. I'll address those things this evening. I stretched a couple of nylon hose over the skimmer basket in an attempt to catch some goodies, which it did. YUK! I have been rinsing them out every few hours, and I can actually almost see the bottom of the pool! YES! Keep sending your input, everyone. I'm learning a lot here. Thanks!

Is Super Floc different than the HTH Brand Clarifier? I have used the clarifier several times since this all began, but it has helped none. I do agree, however, that my issue is dead algae in the water. Thanks

Just an update... I added 2 gallons of bleach last night. Most pool calculators I consult say I need about 18 pounds of baking soda to raise the TA by 70 ppm. (Recall, I am currently at 30 ppm). I added 10 boxes (10 pounds) of baking soda today. Anyone know how long I should wait before I add the other 8 pounds? Many sources say you shouldn't add that much (18 pounds) all at one time. Thanks!

OK, I'll start with raising TA. I always thought pH should be around 7.2. No? Also, just to clarify, I am using the Taylor K2005. Thanks again.

Hello all, I am currently mad at my pool... I have a cloudy water issue that isn't clearing up. I've read a BILLION posts about the 'whys' and 'hows' of cloudy water, but still am discouraged. Here are the details: Out of town for a week, and came back to a green pool. Added 6 gallons of bleach, but still green the next morning. Added 10 more gallons, which did kill algae, but left me with a blue, cloudy pool. Many posts say to simply wait and let the filter (sand) do its thing, but 3 days of constant filtration had no effect. I brush and vac (to waste) daily, but not clearing up. I even leave the vac head submerged at the bottom while I'm at work all day, hoping to keep water circulating from deep down. 5 days ago, I added 16 oz. of clarifier (cationic polymer), did not help. Then I read that adding clarifier directly into skimmer sometimes does not work with a sand filter, as it 'globs' up the sand rather than the solids in the water. Yesterday, I got into the filter and did find lots of gel-like clumps of sand. I'm assuming that was my clarifier. So this morning I added another 16 oz. of clarifier directly to water (5 days after initial dose). As of 10:00 pm, water hasn't changed. Is it possible that I've overdosed on clarifier, and if so, what can be done? More details: -- 27' above-ground vinyl liner -- 5' deep -- 19,000 gallons -- sand filter -- maintained daily (except when I'm on vacation for a week - - Ha!) -- using (and LOVING) BBB -- pH 7.2 -- chlorine 3 ppm -- TA 50 (sounds low, but pH is stable) -- CYA 30 ppm -- never had issues with hard water or metals, so haven't been testing for it Thanks for any and all responses!