Pool Cloudy Blue Now What

[Sue225]

Is it normal to not see anytning on the bottom of the pool after shocking? Pool is still cloudy and I am running filter 24/7. Lost 1ppm chlorine overnight and this AM 0 cc. I still kept the pool at 15-16 Chlorine level all day. If I still do not lose more than 1ppm ch and cc is 0, I will just let it drift down tomorrow. I trust the cloudiness will disappear in time. Do I have this right? Why do I not see dead algae at the bottom of pool?

Thanks for your help, again!!

[BigDave]

From what I've read here: I'd guess your cloudy is dead algae and that it won't settle on the bottom because your filter is stirring it up 24/7. I think this is good. Keep filtering / chlorinating 'till there is no more CC and your FC holds overnight. Wash the filter when you have to and stay after it - you're winning - congrats!

[Sue225]

Thanks, Dave! I hope I got it this time. My second run with algae, due to laziness. Would be nice to use the pool one more time this summer since it will be 90 on Sunday!

[Sue225]

WOOHOO Woke up to a crystal clear pool this morning. No flock, no algecide, just plain old bleach!!!! Gonna go out and vacuum the little bit of dead algae to waste and I'm good to go!!

This forum is the bomb!!

[Watermom]

Congratulations! Now, enjoy the rest of the swim season and ..................... stay on top of your water chemistry!