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Xignals
04-21-2006, 04:43 PM
Here are my numbers from the pool store:

CYA: 25
Free Cl: 2.5
Tot Cl: 2.5
pH: 8.4
Alkalinity: 151
Hardness: 246

I have a 23,300 cement IG pool with a sand filter. Water is not that bad, I can see the bottom at the shallow end but cannot in the deep end.

What can I do to get this crystal clear?

Watermom
04-21-2006, 05:14 PM
Shock your pool and maintain shock levels for a few days. See the 'best guess' chart at the following link to help with shock levels. Run your pump 24/7. Also, use some muriatic acid to lower your ph down to about 7.4.

Watermom

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=365

Xignals
04-21-2006, 06:36 PM
Where is the best place to buy that?

duraleigh
04-21-2006, 07:05 PM
Where is the best place to buy that?

XIgnals,

I assume you mean muriatic acid. Lowes..Home depot.

Down mwsmith2's calculator from any of his posts so you won't put in too much. In fact, I would get it in there immediately...it may be the cause of your cloudiness and is certainly not helping your pool.

Xignals
04-21-2006, 07:54 PM
Off to Lowe's right now!

Thanks for all the help!