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Pool owner for 5 days - help

by adadofthree » Thu 02 Jul, 2009 05:27

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Last weekend moved into a house with a crystal clear pool. 30k gallons (imperial), and a sand filter. Pump operates on a timer for 10 hours each...

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A week on, and still no improvement.

Took a sample of water to a pool store a couple of days ago, they said that the pH was far too high, and that I...

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Last post by adadofthree
Fri 31 Jul, 2009 03:57
Cloudy water after algae; high copper level

by DonDonna » Tue 07 Jul, 2009 01:24

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Hello,
Before I ran into this pool forum, I had a problem w/ mustard algae. It's not the 1st time, so I treated it the same way it was treated...

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Initially a sequestrant can cloud the water, but that will dissipate. If the water is also cloudy from dead algae, then continued high shock levels...

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Last post by chem geek
Sun 19 Jul, 2009 02:24
Past Flocculant

by Midwest » Sat 07 Jul, 2007 09:49

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So, I wrote on these forums a few weeks ago about having cloudy water. I noted that our 115,000 gallon and 55 gallon (diving) pools were fairly...

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So, I wrote on these forums a few weeks ago about having cloudy water. I noted that our 115,000 gallon and 55 gallon (diving) pools were fairly...

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Last post by fast rob
Sat 18 Jul, 2009 05:35
Water cloudy after hot weather, can't get it to clear up
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by syarb002 » Fri 10 Jul, 2009 15:21

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Problem : Pool was fine for about a month and a half. We had a weekend of 90-95Â° weather and the water turned cloudy. I've tested and adjusted the...

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You're welcome. I'm glad you had the POP (pool owner patience) to wait for the clearing. You should only lower the FC level from the shock level...
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Last post by chem geek
Thu 16 Jul, 2009 21:27
Different Clowdy water porblem

by Miles (total pool nube) » Mon 06 Jul, 2009 11:33

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Hello All,

My problem seems a little different what has been described by other members. Our pool is normally very clear however once we swim in it...

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What do your test results show (ph and chlorine level) :? ?

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Last post by Bjorn
Sat 11 Jul, 2009 19:40
White stuff at bottom of pool

by Stumped in AZ » Tue 21 Apr, 2009 23:42

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I have an inground salt water pool with a Hayward cartridge filter, two in floor return drain things, and a barracuda. We are in Arizona and the pool...

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I have a new pool (10-08) and have the same problem. I installed an o zone gen made no difference. drained pool 1/2 way adjusted salt level 4200. and...

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Last post by Road King
Sat 11 Jul, 2009 11:56
Cloudy Pool Water -- New pool owner -- Help Please!

by arpadt2 » Tue 07 Jul, 2009 20:28

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I have a 20' round, 48" deep round above ground pool. When I initially filled the pool the water was great. I am unsure why the pool is cloudy,...

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arpadt2,

What kind of chlorine have you been using? Trichlor pucks/tabs? Dichlor powder/granular? Cal-Hypo granular? Chlorinating liquid or bleach?...

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Thu 09 Jul, 2009 00:50
Cloudy pool water

by clsmits » Mon 06 Jul, 2009 16:59

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My pool is three years old, partially inground, and has been great until now. This morning I uncovered the pool to find cloudy water. (This is the...

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The pH will drop as the FC level drops since the consumption/usage of chlorine is an acidic process. I don't know why your CYA is dropping -- it...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 08 Jul, 2009 00:51
PLEASE HELP - Pool Water Went Cloudy Overnight

by lisa412 » Wed 01 Jul, 2009 19:55

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Two weeks ago my PH level was low and pool store advised that we add PH increaser which made the pool very cloudy (could not see the bottom); however...

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Read the Pool School to learn how to properly take care of your pool and please get a good test kit (either the Taylor K-2006 or the TF100 from...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 12:26
Water is clearing, but still green....

by bomb1977 » Fri 26 Jun, 2009 18:51

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Ok I will give you the background, I have been fighting a green condition in my pool ever since I moved into this house. I really haven't determined...

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Ok i need an expert with pool problems! We have an 18 foot x 41/2 ft deep pool.It is an intex with the vinyl floor.I am so mad this year.When we...

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Last post by frustrated53
Wed 01 Jul, 2009 19:46
Pool is green

by georgepoolboy » Wed 10 Jun, 2009 08:09

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pool chorine leves ok ph leven ok after dumpping 5 lbs of shock,but still green. been going to local pool experts, first sweep floor add 3 lids of...

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Perhaps you have a high iron content in your water causing the green "chemical" reaction to occur when adding chlorine. Adding something...

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Last post by jmb
Mon 29 Jun, 2009 13:15
Tan colored pool walls

by jpcgolf » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 07:33

My gunite pool walls are covered with a tan colored substance. When I rub or brush a spot, the gunite goes back to it's normal "clean"...

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Sun 28 Jun, 2009 07:33
sediment at the bottom

by shelly » Tue 06 Jun, 2006 11:24

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Help! My pool was really couldy, then I added a floc and that cleared it up and put it to the bottom, but when I try to vacuume, it all gets stirred...

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im having the same problem even after this year buying the salt water system, what im doing bcause i have an automatic pool cleaner and the alge just...

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Last post by poolowner2
Sat 27 Jun, 2009 17:27
Cloudy water with a PH that I can't get up!

by WRTCAT » Tue 23 Jun, 2009 12:33

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I'm having the hardest time with my cloudy pool. I can't even see the bottom and I've tried everything. My PH is at 6.3 and my alkalinity is low...

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We have an above ground metal Intex pool. It isn't very big, it holds almost 2000 gallons. At the beginning of the summer, I noticed, at Wal-Mart,...

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Last post by LovelyDove
Sat 27 Jun, 2009 17:13
Time to Superchlorinate?

by kenlenard » Tue 23 Jun, 2009 08:29

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I have an inground pool, lagoon shape that is 19x36. It has a surface space about approx 648 sq ft. It's saltwater and is in its 2nd year of use....

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I spoke with the guys that installed my pool and asked if the recent heavy rains were the cause of the cloudy water.

Yes.

I asked if the...

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Last post by kenlenard
Wed 24 Jun, 2009 22:02
Clarity Issue in Large Commerical Pool

by Guest » Wed 24 Jun, 2009 18:15

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Problem: Cloudy water in deep end, visible granular material on pool bottom stirred up to impact clarity
FC: 5.0+
TC: 5.0+
pH: 7.1
TA: 80
CH:...

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Do you have floor drain(s) in the deep end that are functional so there is some circulation there?

What kind of water replacement are you doing...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 24 Jun, 2009 20:58
Cloudy Water after Bad Green Algae

by Cloud-24 » Tue 02 Jun, 2009 15:42

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Problem: Very Cloudy Pool Water after Pool Opening / Green Algae Issue

FC : 1 ppm
TC : 1 ppm
pH : 7.8
TA : 160 ppm
CH : 100 ppm
CYA : 125 ppm...

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I am having the same problem with my pool water being cloudy after really bad algae. I have shocked it a few times, used the algaecide, increased my...

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Last post by cinlybremner
Thu 18 Jun, 2009 14:12
Chlorine vs salt

by Bill Belanger » Sat 06 Jun, 2009 08:03

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This year we eliminated the chlorine "frog" and installed a salt chlorine generator. The water is clear and clean but doesn't seem to be as...

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It is hard to get crystal clear water without using chlorine, but you should continue with salt in the appropriate levels. That should do it over...

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Last post by Bjorn
Wed 17 Jun, 2009 16:53
Cloudy...arrrrrgggg

by soonerorlater » Thu 11 Jun, 2009 12:52

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16'x32' above ground, chlorine
Using test strip all chem are in the OK region

After an initial severe algae problem, all chemicals are now good but...

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Maybe a silly question but have you backwash :eh: ed your sand filter?

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Last post by Bjorn
Wed 17 Jun, 2009 16:45
Blue but cloudy water

by melroe68 » Wed 10 Jun, 2009 14:11

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Hi,
We just put up a new above ground pool with a sand filter. A week or so after filling, we have cloudy water. The water tests fine, everything...

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It sounds as if your cloudy water needs a shock chlorination - have you tried it? :wink:

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Last post by Bjorn
Wed 17 Jun, 2009 16:42

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