Hi Kate, yes if it is a little green still, more shock… first check pH and be sure that it is on the low side 7. Keep running the filter, clean as needed. Add more Clarifier after 36 hours. I filled my pool with well water now it looks like rusty water.
Use per label dose, and apply regular maintenance doses, per label for continued protection. Which in your opinion is the better for sand filter aid? And lastly how often can the preferred media be added?
My pool and sand filter are only two months old. Sand filters can be wonderful filters, when they are big enough. The same with cartridge filters — and the trend now for inground pools is to install , or even SqFt cartridge filters, that need only one or two cleanings per season. I like to say that I would rather have a big sand filter, than a small DE filter, so whatever type you choose — go big! What is a safe clarifier to use with filter balls?
I am going to add some filter balls to my skimmer as you suggested. Pool water is still a little cloudy do I am about to double shock, also as you suggested. I get a lot of great insight into pool maintenance from your column!! Not a novice exactly, but I am using filter balls for the first time! I would also recommend using a Natural Clarifier such as SeaKlear 4-in-1, made with Chitin, and also would suggest limiting dosage to once per week.
How can I tell if my sand filter is not working properly? Should I change my sand? Please help! Thank you! Hi Mark, if your water balance and chlorine level is correct, AND, you are running the filter long enough each day, then it could be a filter or filter valve problem. During summer, most sand filters need to run at least 12 hrs daily, some need 18 hrs — so you may experiment with longer daily run times.
Since no DE powder came back into the pool, we can assume that the multiport valve is not bypassing water back to the pool, unfiltered. Sand can last years or longer, on a large size sand filter large in relation to pool size. Filter sand is fairly inexpensive, so can be done easily. Although most of these chemicals are pretty mild and safe to swim with, it's good to wait 20 minutes to an hour before getting back into the pool so the chemicals can mix into the water.
Will Shock clear up a cloudy pool? Cloudy or milky water after shocking is normal, and the water should clear up within an hour or so. You can try using a water clarifier to send all the particles to the filter, or you can use pool floc to gather all the debris together and then vacuum it up using a manual pool pump.
Can you over shock a pool? Start off by adding 3 or 4 gallons, and if you see no results overnight, add 3 or 4 more gallons the next day. Continue this process until you notice the water changing color to either cloudy white, light green or clear. The more you add, the quicker it will clear! How do I make my pool water sparkle? Five easy steps to a sparkling clean pool Circulate the water. Pool chemicals need to be evenly distributed if they are going to work most effectively.
Clean the filter. The filter is one of your pool's most important components. Brush and vacuum. Test the water. Use the right products. How do I make my pool water crystal clear?
Again, you need a sand or DE filter to capture the large particles and recirculate your pool water. The pH balance of pool water for a flocculant should be the same as for a clarifier — between 7.
Only clean your filter when the pressure gauge has risen to lbs. To learn more about how to clean and backwash your filter, visit our post on How to Backwash a Pool.
Finally, you will need to add flocculant based on the volume of your pool. Excessive flocculant can actually make your pool water cloudier , so you need to get this right! If you do not already know your pool volume, the Pool Calculator app can help you estimate it in moments. Now turn off the pump and let your pool sit for at least eight hours. Set your filter to Waste and vacuum the floor of your pool slowly to make sure you do not stir up any particles.
If the water becomes cloudy, wait until it settles and vacuum again. You can add more water at this point, measure your pH levels, and set your filter to recirculate before entering the pool. The answer is: It depends. You should only swim after the particles have sunk and been removed from your pool floor. The entire process of adding flocculant will likely just take one day — but if you or your children are dying to get in the pool, a clarifier will be your best choice.
A clarifier is a swim-safe chemical, and you can swim 20 minutes after adding it to your pool. The simple answer to this question is yes, and that is why it is so important to read the instructions on any brand of pool clarifier or flocculant you use. Too much clarifier can compound your water problems and cause murky water that becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. Adding too much flocculant can cause its own issues. But if you add too much, the flocculant will start to agglomerate with itself instead of those particles.
These flocculant clumps will not drop to the pool floor and can clog up your filter. If you decide a clarifier will work best for your situation, there are many options. This is one of the cheapest clarifiers you can buy, and has outstanding consumer reviews. This clarifier is safe for all pools and works in 12 hours. With only 1 ounce needed per 5, gallons of water, you can also make this clarifier last.
The downsides of this product are limited, but you will have to use the product weekly to benefit from it. The answer to this question is absolutely, yes!
If the cloudy pool water problem is being caused by the water in your swimming pool having a lower than recommended pH and Alkalinity. Environmental factors include pretty much everything around the pool like severe weather, wildlife, construction, trees, pool algae, and people. These factors can cause dust, pollen, and algae blooms to cloud the pool. The solution to maintaining a clear pool is to use readily available liquid bleach as your chlorine source.
Backwash only as needed. Brush the pool vigorously, several times after shocking the pool. Do not use a solar blanket until chlorine and pH level are normal. While shocking and adding algaecide is effective in getting rid of algae, it should not be done together. This is because when you mix chlorine and algaecide together, it renders both of them useless. Hence, you should first shock the pool and wait for the chlorine levels to fall below 5 PPM.
Most balancing chemicals, such as pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness, will become incorporated into the water within an hour of adding them, at which time swimming is safe. Shock takes longer to adjust with the pool water, so waiting overnight after shocking before you swim is recommended.
Do you use Clarifier in conjunction with Flocculant? Flocculant can be used after clarifier. However, using too much of any product can work against the clarifying process. Milky or white water indicates a poor balance in the pool. This is often due to an incorrect pH value. Before you start pouring shock in the pool, the very first step is to brush the sides and floor of your pool to loosen all the algae.
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