too much bleach

[the pony boy]

i have been trying to get my pool going by using bleach to clear it up.since sunday i have put about 15 gallons of bleach in it.it was green and cloudy but it is blue and cloudy .the filter has been on for about 3 of the last for days.i left it off last night thinking maybe what ever was in there would sink,but it didnt.i ran a ph and chlorine test and the ph was at 7.2 and the ch was off the chart.the filter is a new sand filter.am i on the right track? thanks phil

[Simmons99]

You will need to post accurate test numbers for free chlorine and total chlorine, PH, ALK, CA, and CYA.

It sounds like you have killed most of the algae, however you will not know until you post your numbers and test 2-3 times a day and bring your free chlorine level up to shock level (according to the chart - which will require you to get your CYA level tested).

You will need to run your filter 24/7 and backwash frequently. If it still is having issues filtering out the dead algae you can try adding 1lb of DE into the skimmer - this will sit on top of your sand and help to filter out smaller particles, bu will be washed out when you backwash.

[aylad]

Keep in mind that the chlorine kills the algae, but the filter removes it from the water...the fact that you've gone from green to blue is a good sign. Keep your filter running, backwash as needed, and be patient--depending on your pump/filter/pool size, it may take a few days to get it all out.

Janet

[the pony boy]

i am finally getting some where.i added some clarifier to the pool last nite and this morning the pool was crystal clear with all the crap on the bottom of the pool.i have vacuumed to waste 2times but there is still some stuff in there.i had planned to run the filter all nite but its going to ran alot this weekend so i turned it off.if it is not raining in the morning i will vacumm to waste again.i also tested the water for chlorine and had hardly any in there should i add some now or wait till im done vacuuming. phil

[aylad]

If you're not going to vaccuum until tomorrow, don't wait--get the chlorine in now!

Janet