1. We need current water testing results taken with a drops-based kit (no test strips). It is best if you test your own water rather than relying on a pool store because most pool stores do not always give accurate readings. The kit we recommend is the Taylor K-2006 or 2006C.

Sorry don't have this and I have been using the strips, but I see now that those are a no no. :-(


2. Please tell us exactly what all you have put in your pool --- ingredients -- not just "shock."

This is what I used to shock my pool...Dry chlorinating granules for swimming pools. 73% Calcium Hypochlorite. or...http://www.lesliespool.com/browse/Ho...100010/I/14181


3. Tell us what type and size (volume) your pool is. The pool is a circular, 10K gallons with a sand filter.


4. Don't add any more algaecide or clarifier or anything else right now until you give us some readings to look at.

I'll have readings tomorrow...was going to have those today, but hubby couldn't make it to the store. :-( so stay tuned.

5. Run your pump 24/7 while you are trying to clear the water. Watch your filter pressure and backwash whenever the pressure rises 8-10 psi over clean filter pressure.

I have been running the pump since the first day. The psi is just over 10 and when I back wash it's near 20. Not sure if that's normal or not, but it is of concern to me since I am not sure if it's backwashing correctly.

I have vacuumed everything off the bottom which happened about a week ago. I did read some of the stickies (I think that is what they were) and didn't find exactly what I was looking for. I think more than anything I am concerned about the filter/backwash. I pulled off the multiport valve to see if there was any obstruction, but couldn't see any. I just know that that when I back wash, the water doesn't have much strength to it.

Thank you for your help, I look forward to your words of wisdom when I have my chemical levels. :-)