Can't Get Clear (Have PS233 Results)

[aswetich]

I have been unable to get my pool clear since I opened it about 5 days ago. Yesterday I added pool flock in a attempt to clear it up and nothing changed. Here is what I have right now:

FC=3.5
CC= .5
TC= 2
PH=7.2
Alk=140
CAL=150
CYA=60
Temp 59 Degrees

Can see 3' end bottom, unable to see bottom starting at 4'.

20X40 with 8.5 deep end (Liner)

[mwsmith2]

What type of filter do you have? Are you running 24/7?

[aswetich]

Sand Filter Running 24X7

[CarlD]

OK, with that CYA, you should NEVER let your FC go below 5ppm. Start there.

[bryjen]

How do you use the calculater. Other than pool size what values do you put in.

Thanks

[Watermom]

Which of the calculators are you trying to use? There is more than just the bleach calculator. If you click in the upper left corner "more calcs" you will find several more.

[bryjen]

Im trying to use this one.http://www.hal-pc.org/~mwsmith2/BleachCalc262.exe. Im not sure where to look for the other ones. I dont see anything in left corner on this page.
Thanks

[Maxout]

Bryjen Open the Bleach Calulator program mentioned in your post.

In the upper left hand corner is tab marked "More Calcs" click it.

I have circled it in red in the picture below...

[duraleigh]

I have been unable to get my pool clear since I opened it about 5 days ago. Yesterday I added pool flock in a attempt to clear it up and nothing changed. Here is what I have right now:

FC=3.5
CC= .5
TC= 2
PH=7.2
Alk=140
CAL=150
CYA=60
Temp 59 Degrees

Can see 3' end bottom, unable to see bottom starting at 4'.

20X40 with 8.5 deep end (Liner)

Aswetich,

Given your CYA of 60, I think there is a very good chance you have never reached "breakpoint" Cl (shock level).

If it were my pool, I would bring the Cl up to about 20ppm and KEEP IT THERE until you can hold virtually a constant level of Cl overnight.

Time and time again, both us forum "old timers" and "newbies" try to make the issues harder than they really are. Time and time again, the answer to murky, cloudy, green, etc. etc. water is Cl.

Download Michaels calculator and go get some bleach. I'll bet it will clear your water. BTW, What type of Cl did you put in your pool when you opened.?

[Watermom]

aswetich:
Just a comment. FC + CC = TC.

Watermom