Insatiable and Cloudy -- that's my pool -- please help

[kearpaul]

Ok, I added 4 gals of 10% LC last night. The pump ran about four hours overnight. At 9am today, my FC was a mere 1.0.

Should I be scared?

[CarlD]

No. Add another 4 gallons. You are fighting algae, that's why your FC is low. You want to get your FC up to 20 and keep it there...when it drops, you need to get it back up or you'll be back to square one.

That's why we say test and adjust your water 3 times a day when you are fighting algae.

[ivyleager]

I think you may see improved results for your effort if you run your pump/filter several days 24/7. This step is critical.

CaryB

[CarlD]

I think you may see improved results for your effort if you run your pump/filter several days 24/7. This step is critical.

CaryB

How did I miss that? Yes, run your filter 24/7 and vacuum to waste and brush your pool everyday (this is when you appreciate a robotic that climbs the walls!).

[kearpaul]

Well, I think my pool said UNCLE. Over the weekend, I stopped running my pump overnight. By Sunday morning, the pool bottom was covered with powdery crud. I vacuumed that to waste and then added LC. Then, I ran the equipment for 4 hours. This same thing was repeated Monday and Tuesday. This morning, the pool is quite clear and FC seems to have stabilized.

Thanks for everyone's help.

Cheers from the Sierra Foothills,
Paul

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