Open Green and Cloudy & No CYA

[Winicott]

Update:
I have been maintaining the FC at shock level based on my CYA. I have been adding Dichlor and keeping track of how many lbs. For me 1 lb = 3 CYA. CYA should be around 38. My goal is to get it to 50-60. Once at 50-60 I will stop adding Dichlor and only use bleach. The borax is offsetting the Dichlor's tendency to lower my Ph.



When the pool finally was clear enough to see the bottom I found a pile of leaves. This was not there in the fall and I can only assume they blew under the cover this winter? Anyway, I cleared them out so hopefully I will not have the drop in Ph that I had last week.

Opened the pool Sunday. This was the fastest open since I have owned it. There are still some clarity issues, but nothing some vacuuming can't clear up. Last year you could see the bottom drain in the deep end from the kitchen window. Best pool year ever!

Thanks for your help. I finally feel like I am in control of the pool instead of it controlling me.

[PoolDoc]

I'm glad we were able to help!

[Winicott]

We are having a great summer with the pool. It looks great and is crystal sparkly clear.

Ph is up to 7.8. I have some muratic acid but not sure what volume to start adding. Do I start by the cup or do I add by the liter?

Thanks!

[Watermom]

You don't want to actually measure muriatic acid as it is too likely to splash on you. Just estimate your dose. I'd probably do about a quart and then after awhile, retest and redose if needed. Please read the info at the following link about using it safely.
http://pool9.net/ma/

[PoolDoc]

Since we don't know your TA, add approximately a pint - 1/8 of a gallon jug. Don't measure, just guesstimate.

Wait a day, and retest.