Murky pool, tadpoles, and an inexperienced owner!

[Watermom]

The limit on your test kit's ability to read chlorine is 5ppm. So, is it really 5 or higher. Use this link and tell me what you think it is?
http://pool9.net/oto-chart/

How consistently are you maintaining shock level? It has to be consistent or it will take forever to clear up.

Yes, run the pump 24/7 while you are working to clear it.

Why don't you do yourself a favor. Buy the Taylor K2006 or 2006C kit. It will make this clean up a lot faster and easier. http://pool9.net/tk/

Do you fill from a well or city water?

[JV1980]

been meaning to get that kit. If I click on the link, will that take me driectly to a place where you will get credit if I order. I want to make sure you do!

i had the CL level at about 9 estimted for 2 days consisntently. Not enough? Should I jack it back up and try to keep it consistently there for longer?

How long (days) should I be in 'shock' mode before I see a difference?

tx watermom.

-jeff

[Watermom]

Yes, clicking on that link uses our Amazon link where the forum earns a small percentage off each sale. (Even if you don't order pool stuff, any Amazon purchase that starts with that link does so.)

Go back and reread post #4 instead of me retyping the criteria about how high and how long to hold at shock level. Order the kit ASAP so you'll have a better way to test the higher chlorine readings and also CC. (If you are an Amazon prime member, you can get the kit fast. Sometimes they have trial Prime memberships if you aren't sure about it. I'm sure it will tell you on their website. Haven't looked recently.)