We were suprised at how much better the water looked yesterday evening! It is still green but seems to be getting a lighter green and it was much more clear.

I'm not sure if my vacuum isn't very good but when we vacuum the bottom it seems like it reallys stirs things up and then the water gets really cloudy. Not sure if I need to get a different vacuum or what. We have a wheeled one, the suction doesnt seem to be real great when we use it though.

Another question, what is the best way to take the filter out. When I take the filter out to clean it, it leaves behind a brown gross mess in the water. I shut the pump off when I pull it out, I rinse the filter out and then put it back in and turn the pump back on. Then all of that gross brown water gets shot out into my pool. It seems like there has to be a better way.

I am going to make my husband add the pH down this evening. I'm kind of scared to touch the stuff Do we need to dissolve it in a bucket first? Or just toss it in?

My readings this morning:
pH - 8.2
Ch - .5
TA - 340
Hardness - 360
CYA - dot didnt disappear

Thanks again for all the help!