Cloudy after shocking

[Watermom]

I know what you mean about the pool stores trying to get you to buy a bunch of stuff. Resist! It would be a great idea if you could get your own test kit that will measure higher than 5. A little pricey initially, but well worth it and will pay for itself quickly. We like the Taylor K-2006. If you buy it from Amazon through the following link, not only do you get the great kit but also the Pool Forum makes a little money, too.

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=10006

If you are going to do a water exchange next week, I wouldn't worry too much this week. After the exchange, we'll help you get things cleared up.

[CarlD]

As soon as I heard your pool went cloudy when you shocked it I thought "Did the poster use Cal-Hypo?" Of course, you then said you did. Cal-Hypo can temporarily make water cloudy, but in a high T/A, High calcium situation, it can also push your calcium level to the point where the water goes cloudy. Do NOT use Cal-Hypo again--you calcium and T/A levels are too high.

Your pH is high so you'll need to get it down. If it goes from 8 to 7.2 you may well see the water clear.

If your CYA levels are low (below 30), you CAN use Di-Chlor powder or even Tri-Chlor tablets to raise your chlorine level. Both add CYA (Stabilizer) and tend to lower pH, especially tri-chlor.

But you can ALWAYS safely use bleach or liquid chlorine in your pool.

[l1tech]

Drained 2/3rds of the pool today, will get some fresh readings once it's finished filling....prob won't be until tomorrow evening