Still very cloudy after running filter 24/7 for 2 1/2 weeks, 3rd year using BBB metho

[dimpledn]

Ok, I have some DE and will try that tomorrow. Our power company is cutting off our neighborhood power for four hours in the morning. I'll try after that. Thanks again! My sand is brand new as of Saturday.

[Watermom]

Ok. Let's us know the results.

(I just now noticed that Chem_Geek and I posted at about the same time awhile ago and gave you the same advice --- try the DE test.

[dimpledn]

I didn't realize Chem_Geek had replied either. Thank you!
I was thinking over night (yes, this year my pool is keeping me awake ha ha) that maybe the DE I have isn't the kind you're talking about so I googled it and
realized there is more than one kind! I have the food grade. I will go to the pool store today and see if they have the pool kind.

[dimpledn]

So far I've added 1/4 cup of DE (the pool kind) and did not see any white coming out of the return. I will wait 20 minutes check the pressure and add additional if necessary.
I take it I should leave the nylon panty hose off the skimmer, correct?

[dimpledn]

I've added 3/4 cups total and the pressure has risen 2 psi after about 6 hours. The flow out the return is much slower but still coming out so I'm going to wait and see how it looks in the morning. So far no change in the cloudiness.

[Watermom]

Give it a little time and see if it helps. If not, you may want to try some 60% Polyquat. It is the only kind of algaecide we ever recommend and it is also somewhat of a clarifier. http://pool9.net/polyquat/

But, I'd wait at least a few more days and see if the DE does anything for you before trying Polyquat. Keep your chlorine levels up.

[dimpledn]

I THINK it's a bit bit better this morning. It could be psychological! I backwashed it this morning since the return was flowing at a snails pace, although the pressure was still only up 2 psi, and added 1/2 cup of DE to the skimmer again.

I will keep you informed and again thank you so much for taking your time to help me.