Hopefully...minor clarity issue

[buki5]

Ok, before work added Cal-hypo to about 15ppm. Tonight I got home rechecked then added 3 gal 6% Bleach. Measuring around 25ppm (DPD test diluted and adjusted). I did flush my DE filter tonight and added 5lbs DE back in also cleaned out skimmers and checked pump basked (looks good since adding skimmer socks). Pressure holding steady at around 18 rather than quickly climbing to 23.

Now if I recall it's time for PPP. Will do another full round of tests later and monitor clarity and add bleach as needed. Also, I turned the eyes as straight up as I can. Will leave them that way while monitoring TA.

Two questions. Have I missed anything, and water looks good other than cloudy. With the high chlorine when can everyone go swimming?

[aylad]

I wouldn't swim unless the Cl is under 10, and even then I'd wear an old suit, just in case of fading.....Keep at it, filter until no longer cloudy, hold chlorine at shock level until you don't lose any overnight!!

Janet

[buki5]

Ran through a full set of tests, checked filter and pressure is slowly climbing, up to 20 now, brushed the floor and walls. Not doing anything else till morning, then likely only chlorine. Keeping pool open tonight. I think that I will close it tomorrow as we're expecting a bright sunny day.?

Scores:
FC-25
TC-25
CC-0
PH-7.4
TA-200
CH-130



Only this forum may understand this next piece. Laid down at the skimmer with a flashlight and just watched for a bit...actually kind of relaxing...except for the crud in the water.

Noticed a powdery like substance on the water surface in the skimmer. First thought was pollen but with the cover pretty much always on there shouldn't be all that much. Next thought is that the chlorine is working and it is the algae coming out...? Also notice along the skimmer wall a "build up" line of this stuff...a very slight yellow color with possibly hint of green (green is very faint, could be caused by lighting).


One other question. When might I get out of purgatory and be able to post without getting approval?

[buki5]

This morning Update.

Tested CL measured +/-25. Looks like its held so far.

Water was "lightly" coming out of returns so checked filter, up to 25 from 20. Recharged and dropped to 18 and the return water was back up to normal velocity.

With lighting changes couldn't tell if the water was clearer. Can easily see bottom of shallow end but not deep end (about the same as lst night).

This morning, planning on closing cover and waiting. Will check filter and Chlorine when I get home this evening.

Home stretch?

[Watermom]

You probably shouldn't close the cover with cl level that high. The fumes may damage your cover.

Hope you are in the home stretch. Keep an eye on your filter pressure, backwash as needed. You might want to try using some skimmer socks.

I assume you are now just using bleach and no more cal-hypo?

[buki5]

Home for lunch opened pool, checked chlorine holding around 25. Filter holding at 19. Water seems to be clearing though can't see the return at the bottom...again lighting makes it hard to tell.

[buki5]

Couple more things.
Have had skimmer socks on for a week or so now. Really like them. Also, just saw the bottom. Barely, but it's there.

I haven't added anything since the 3 gal of bleach but the plan is yes to continue with bleach. I have a little Cal-hypo left so may try to use it up at some point.