Blue Cloudy Water

[pooljunky]

Hello, thank you for replying. I will get one of the kits mentioned, run a test post the numbers. Yeah I don't think I have an algae problem. The water does not seem white at all. It is just light blue but cloudy.

[Watermom]

Have you had an algae bloom recently. Sometimes when you have had algae that has been killed already, it can make the water look a cloudy blue before it filters out.

[pooljunky]

Ok my numbers are chlorine 1.5 and ph 7.8. What do I need to do?

[Watermom]

Any idea what your CYA level is? Shock level is based on CYA readings. Did your Walmart not have a 6-way drops-based kit? It has a CYA test in it. Are you going to order a Taylor K2006 kit? Having more info from that kit will make it easier to get your pool cleared up.

[pooljunky]

I don't even know what cya is. My walmart only has the strip and the chlorine and ph drops kits. I guess I will take a sample in to the pool store then post the numbers from there.

[Watermom]

Unfortunately, we have found through the years that pool store testing is not usually very accurate. After all, they are in the business of making money by selling you stuff. It is better to test it yourself which is why I recommended that you get a good kit for yourself.

CYA is cyanuric acid, also called stabilizer or conditioner. It is kind of like sunscreen for your chlorine. Outdoor pools need some or else they quickly lose all of their chlorine to the sun. Needed chlorine levels are based on the CYA reading so it is important to know what it is. More info about the CYA/Chlorine connection can be found here:> http://pool9.net/cl-cya/

[pooljunky]

Hello Watermom, understand, but Walmart only have the drop kits. I will check at the pool supply store for a better kit. Yeah I know what you mean by getting tests at the pool store because in the past everytime I took a sample in I ended up spending at least $150.00 in supplies which is why I came to this site. I am so frustrated at this point. I have never had a problem like this. Someone on this site said maybe I need to add calcium hardness and you are suggesting stabilizer. I may need the stabilizer because it has been sunny here and my chlorine level drops really fast. I am going to get the reading today from the pool store and not purchase any supplies from them and post the numbers and wait for guidance from this site.

[pooljunky]

Ok just got back from pool store numbers are as follows: Chlorine low 0, calcium hardness low 70, cyan uric Acid ok 60, total alkalinity ok 120, ph ok 7.6. Pool store recommend 1 quart of algaecide, 6 pounds of shock, and 58 pounds of calcium hardness. Do you concur with their recommendations?