returned and pool completely cloudy

[ivyleager]

guys i'm confused now....what are you all telling me, poolhelp, to do?
am i to use clarifer?
am i to use de in the filter...i have read the posts that some do that, still not clear how and if once i start to use this if i have to do it ever time after i backwash?
what are you all advising me to do???

I adovcate sticking w/ bleach only, running filter 24/7, contiuing to backwash as necessary. If water from backwash still looks green and dirty, keep maintaining the bleach and water chemistry. Adding water will be fine, your TA may come down (if fill water is not high, that is).

My horrific algae bloom at pool opening last year (April 2005) took me 8 days to clear. I only used bleach, never vacuumed only brushed several times/day, backwashed as needed, and sand filter completely cleared the problem. After pool cleared, I used sand cleaning agent. Did not change sand. No problems since.

I think patience is the key. I think your pool will clear in time, with or without clarifier. It's your pool. I don't think clarifier will HARM the pool. (First, Do No Harm). It may be an adjunctive treatment. I equate clarifier to adding DE to the sand. However, what you are doing so far seems to be working and the water is clearing. It may not be doing so fast enough, and this is where patience comes in. If the treatment is working, stick with it. If you add DE or clarifier to filter media, you'll need to reapply after each backwash, as it will get flushed out.

Either way, let us know how the pool is doing. Good luck.

CaryB
Go 'Canes!!!

[poolhelp101]

my pool has completely cleared now!! i am so thankful to you guys.
it took a week of keeping it at shock level to get it clear, but it did work! i know i asked a lot of repetitive questions, but i have learned a lot and i know i will continue to learn with this forum.
thanks to all that helped me.
this forum is the best!! if you have a problem or any questions, listen to what they tell you and do exactly as they say... they can definetely help you. thanks again