My pool looks like a swamp

[vanman2501]

I picked up some DE and added it yesterday. Watermom you were correct about adding it slowly. I added a little waited a few minutes add more and so on until my pressure went up about a pound. I put the DE away and went back to the pool and as you predicted my pressure was very high so I had to start over. This morning you could see a big difference in clarity. I fond the DE at Lowe's I think it was about $18.00 for a life time supply with the small amount needed. It looks like I will have to do a backwash tomorrow since I noticed the pressure up a bit tonight.

vanman250

[Watermom]

Yep. Same thing happened to me the first time I added DE. I'm actually glad it did, though, because now I know to advise people that this might happen if you add too much too soon. Experience is the best teacher.

[vanman2501]

I can see the bottom of the pool today. The water is still a little cloudy but much better then it was. I have been adding the DE every time I backwash. I hope to see clear water soon.

vanman2501

[Watermom]

Glad to hear progress. Hopefully soon it will be perfectly clear.

[vanman2501]

Well my pool is finally clear. I never had it take this long or be this hard to get my pool clear. Hopefully it will be clear sailing for the rest of the summer. I grew to hate my pool it became a battle an the pool was stating to win. Thanks for all the help and support.

vanman2501

[Watermom]

Yay!!!! Finally you win. Now it is time to enjoy it.

BTW --- the pool NEVER gets to win. Patience and time always makes the pool owner win.

[AnnaK]

BTW --- the pool NEVER gets to win. Patience and time always makes the pool owner win.

I really like this comment!

It can be a lot of work to heal a sick pool but commitment and perseverance always achieve that goal.

Good work, vanman!