Help with test results and cloudy water

[superjet]

I checked the ph with my kit and it is 6.8. Should I attempt to raise it with Borax? The pool is clearer (but still cloudy) this morning, so I will keep the cl up and have my son brush and vac today.

[Watermom]

Yes. Need to get the ph reading above 7.0 asap. Readings below that are acidic and can damage your pool.

[superjet]

Okay, the water is clear now and cl is over 3ppm. I added 4# of borax and ph did not move in the last two hours. Should I add 4 more?

Thanks again for all your help!

[waterbear]

You really need to give it more than 2 hours. When you raise pH (or adjust the TA) a lot of chemisty happens in the pool and it takes a while for things to stabilize. Wait at least 8 hours and then retest. 24 hours is better. If it hasn't moved then add more.
Just my 2 cents.

[superjet]

Thanks. The pool store tested my water today and ph is still low (6.8). CYA is up to 40. I'll test and add more borax tonight if needed. I'm also going to add some stabilizer.

[superjet]

Okay. Here are today's results:
cl 2
cya 30
ph 6.8
alk 100
salt 3000

I've added 8#'s of borax and my ph hasn't moved. Do I keep adding it 4 #'s at a time until I see it move?

[superjet]

Water is clear now. I kept hitting it with cl and put in about 9#'s of borax to get the ph up. THanks for all the help.................