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    Default Cloudy but green

    We have been attempting to get our pool ready to use. We have vacuumed the bottom and got all large debris that we can tell. The water is green and cloudy. We are running pump 24/7 and backwash everyday.
    Test results using Taylor K-2006
    Alk 220
    Ph 8.0
    FC 3.0
    CC. 5.0
    CYA. 30


    any help please. My wife is getting upset about it.
    21 ft Round 10,000 gallon AGP Vogue Zenith, Hayward Pro Series Model No. S180T1585STL filter, Power-Flo LX Model No.SP1580X15TLFP Pump, Vari-Flo Valve Model No. SP0714T1.

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    Default Re: Cloudy but green

    cc is too high... you need to slam the pool...

    Alk needs to come down too or PH will bounve...
    Last edited by Watermom; 06-29-2015 at 04:07 PM. Reason: I edited the post to remove the link. Out of respect for Ben and his forum, we are not linking to other forums.
    12x18 vinyl AG 6.2K gal; Hayward equp: 16" sand filter (spring clean up) -- Xtream 100 sft cart (after clean up) -- Power Flo Matrix 1hp 2spd pump w/ AO Smith motor

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    Default Re: Cloudy but green

    How many gallons in your pool?

    Is it round?

    As for daily backwashing, are you doing so because your pressure is high?
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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    Default Re: Cloudy but green

    To the OP type in "SLAM - Shock Level And Maintain" in your browser... Try that..

    I see not difference if I post the link or post this..
    12x18 vinyl AG 6.2K gal; Hayward equp: 16" sand filter (spring clean up) -- Xtream 100 sft cart (after clean up) -- Power Flo Matrix 1hp 2spd pump w/ AO Smith motor

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    Default Re: Cloudy but green

    Quote Originally Posted by FormerBromineUser View Post
    How many gallons in your pool?

    As for daily backwashing, are you doing so because your pressure is high?
    We can help with advise and quantities when we know your pool volume.
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lawrosa View Post
    I see not difference if I post the link or post this..
    Hey, you are correct. There's not much difference...!
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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    Default Re: Cloudy but green

    Round. 10,000 gallons
    21 ft Round 10,000 gallon AGP Vogue Zenith, Hayward Pro Series Model No. S180T1585STL filter, Power-Flo LX Model No.SP1580X15TLFP Pump, Vari-Flo Valve Model No. SP0714T1.

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    Default Re: Cloudy but green

    Okay. First, what is your current FC, CC, and pH?
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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    Thanks for the advice. I have been Slamming it. I now have white cloudy water. I was backwashing to clean out the filter and not continue to have algae existing in the filter . We have had alot of rain. I am going to retest and will post the results. Thank you everyone for your help.
    21 ft Round 10,000 gallon AGP Vogue Zenith, Hayward Pro Series Model No. S180T1585STL filter, Power-Flo LX Model No.SP1580X15TLFP Pump, Vari-Flo Valve Model No. SP0714T1.

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    Default Re: Cloudy but green

    If your FC is at shock level, (15) your pH test needs to be done differently. Here's a link that tells you how:

    http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...lorine-is-high
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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