Not crystal clear.. I want it crystal clear.

[CarlD]

This time of year in NJ the pollen is attrocious. My skimmer socks get a layer of what looks like yellow spackle paste everyday. Until the pollen falls off (and it's just starting to) I run my filter pump on High 24/7 and clear the sock every day. I'm now able to run it on low, but I haven't dared go to a timer schedule. I will, soon, but not quite yet.

If your FC is not holding then you need to shock the pool. If, however, it is holding, you may try adding PolyQuat which is both a preventative algaecide and a clarifier. You can add a few ounces or a full quart, but be forewarned: If you add a lot, like a quart, in 48 hours your FC will drop to 0 and you'll need to boost it again. It's not a problem so don't panic when it happens. You don't want to backwash during that time, either, or your PolyQuat will go down the sewer.

Good Luck!

[Watermom]

Maybe try cutting the foot out of a pair of old pantyhose and see if that will fit. It may be too porous, but maybe not. Won't hurt to try until you can find some skimmer socks somewhere.

[CarlD]

"Skimmer Socks" is a brand name that everyone kind of uses to describe the things, like "Band-Aid" and "Kleenex" rather than adhesive bandage and tissue. They may have another brand called something else. If not, try the panty hose trick. It should work well enough to catch stuff that passes through the skimmer.

[chuck9997]

I think the DE kinda worked.. approx 20 hrs after adding to the filter,.. there is some imporvement in the cloudiness. How long would it take to filter out the residue.. with DE in the filter?

By the way.. I checked the HARDNESS with the other readings this morning:

FC - 6
CC - 0
pH - 7.5
Alk - 90
CYA - 50
CAL: 50
temp - 83

[chuck9997]

may make a trip into Knoxville (pool store) today for skimmer socks. Also.. is PolyQuat an ingredient in a clarifier that I need to look for.. or is it a brand name too?

[Watermom]

Polyquat 60% is a non-foaming algaecide. At the pool store, check the ingredient label. If it says:

poly [oxyethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene dichloride]

it is the right stuff. We don't recommend any other type of algaecide.

[chuck9997]

bought socks and PolyQuat.. put a sock on the skimmer basket friday afternoon.. anxious to see if it makes any difference in the clarity of the water.. I'll check Saturday.