Cannot clear my water

[ldltyl94]

Test kit - Taylor K2006
FC 30
CC .5
PH 7
ALK 40
CH 70
CYA 90

Please help!!

[CarlD]

There can be multiple causes. Is your water green and cloudy, green and clear or milky and cloudy, for example?
What kind of filter and pump do you have? Is the filter in proper working order?
Have you tried skimmer socks in your skimmer (cheap fix)?

[ldltyl94]

TWM 22" sand filter. Hayward powerflo matrix 1HP pump. The water is slightly green and cloudy. I've never tried a skimmer sock. The pump and filter seem to be working properly.

[CarlD]

Your numbers look like you should see an improvement. Are you:
1) Vacuuming to waste once each day?
2) Brushing your walls and floor once each day?
3) Checking your FC level at least 2x, preferably 3x/day?
4) Backwashing whenever your pressure rises?
5) Double-checking your measurements, particularly FC vs CYA levels?

I like the skimmer socks because they are cheap and can pull a whole lot of garbage out of your water quickly.
If you sand filter is filled with sand, not Zeolite, you can try adding some DE powder (about 1/3 cup) through the skimmer and see if that increases your filtering capability.

You have to kill the stuff in your pool, and you have to get it out. High FC is to kill it. Brushing knocks it loose from the walls and bottom so the chlorine can kill it. Vacuuming, skimmer socks, DE, frequent backwashing are all to get the stuff out.

[ldltyl94]

I am doing 3, 4 & 5 and will start 1 and 2 and try the DE. Thanks!!

[ldltyl94]

I'll also try the skimmer sock. Willing to try anything at this point.

[ldltyl94]

My FC is still up around 28 and the CC is .5. The water is still not showing any improvement. Any suggestions?