New to AGP's

[Tpope]

Ok what do you think?

Fc 5
Tc 5
ph 7.4
TA 110
CYA 30

The pool was finally full this AM. I did the whole backwash bit then filtration. TC initially was 3. With all other levels same. Family went for first swim had a blast. Get out and the pool is CLOUDY beyond belief. I do know that there alot of fine sediments in our water that will have to be filtered out. After the swim I added more bleach for good measure as I am probably getting in tonight with the wife to relax after the kiddos have gone to sleep. Tested and the results are as stated above 2 hrs after the bleach. Looking at the pool at dusk it looks greenish. Shining our outdoor light in it makes it the same as previously stated (sandy color). Just wondering should I be worried about algae this early? (Took about 16hrs to fill) If I should be worrying and decide to shock it do I wait til the levels drop to norm to swim? Dont have a vacuum, will the auto cleaner work?

Also, could some of the color (cloudy/milky) color be the borax and baking soda I added?

Thanx

[CarlD]

Your numbers are perfect, so unless you have reason to think you have algae, I'm guessing it's all sediment. You may want to vacuum the bottom to waste, see if that helps.

If not, it's maybe time for a flocculant. Here's a good one that won't mess things up. Put in a quart of Polyquat algaecide--nothing but polyquat.

It will say "Poly...<something>...60%" and the rest inert ingredients. Don't worry about the title--yellow algaecide, mustard algaecide, black algaecide--just that it's polyquat 60%. It doubles as floc and won't hurt your water in ANY way. The ONLY side effect is your chlorine will drop and you'll have to boost it.

Polyquat is mostly a preventative, but it does floc as well, and it's safe. The WORST is you'll buy a quart of the stuff.

[Tpope]

O.K. Got the polyquat in and about 1/2 cup of DE in the filter after backwashing the already pulled crap. Took a bit to flush but worked. The pool looks a bit clearer, still milky though. I hope it is clean by saturday, my kids are having thier first B-Day/ Swimming party. I let the cleaner do its thing to clean the floor for about 3 hrs today.....Any other suggestions?

[CarlD]

You always need another ingredient....P.O.P.P.
































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[Tpope]

Thx again CarlD, You guys porbably do know because you were there once but this place is a priceless tool. I remember 3 weeks ago just reading posts to try to diagnose in my head what was wrong with chemical readings in hopes to put the knowledge to good use. Once I get good at taking care of my own pool I would like to do AGP's on the side as there aren't many people who service them around here. Once again, Thx for the knowledge and support. I am sure I will be asking plenty of questions in the future......

[Tpope]

Quick question regarding cove. It is a sand cove and for the most part is good but where the 3 supports are on each side is a divet or dip in the cove, it feels like the sand retreated under the support. Will this hurt the liner?

[hrsdennis]

Sounds like the sand is settling in and around your side supports. In moderation this is not a problem. If the liner is coming in contact with any metal from the pool structure I would drain and fix ASAP.

Dennis