Trouble with balancing my pool after SLAM method

[morginsheppard]

I have finally got my pool from a green pond to a blue hazy color. I cannot believe the amount of chemicals it took to get to here. I have attached a picture of my current levels but am having issues keeping/ raising my FC and PH. My Alkalinity is way high while my saturation is super low. Can someone advise on to how I can balance my pool? I plan to use a flock to drop the rest of the impurities but I know having a balanced pool first helps with the result. TIA

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

What test kit are you using?

Hazy water means you have not satisfied the 3 exit criteria of the SLAM Process and you should continue the SLAM.

We do not recommend using floc. Especially for an incomplete SLAM.

Flocculant - Further Reading

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Algae Archives

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[morginsheppard]

Welcome to TFP.

What test kit are you using?

Hazy water means you have not satisfied the 3 exit criteria of the SLAM Process and you should continue the SLAM.

We do not recommend using floc. Especially for an incomplete SLAM.

Flocculant - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Algae Archives

www.troublefreepool.com

I am using water guru app for my testing. I feel like my oh needs to be balanced before I add anymore chlorine

 

[morginsheppard]

Todays results. I have continued the SLAM method and am seeing a lot or results but my alkalinity is still really high. I have added muriatic acid but it barely came down. Suggestions?

 

[MITBeta]

That FC is not at SLAM level, and the acid additions are tanking your pH.

Don’t worry about TA during the SLAM Process, and after the SLAM only add acid when your pH gets above 8.

 

[ajw22]

You cannot follow the TFP SLAM Process using the WaterGuru. WaterGuru cannot measure SLAM FC levels.

You need to get a good test kit to use at times like this - Taylor K-2006C or TFT Test Kits

 

[morginsheppard]

Ok well regardless of the water testing app or test strips the water is crystal clear now. I’m not sure if someone can give me suggestions on how to balance my total alkalinity and saturation which are very high and I’m having trouble getting them down.

 

[ajw22]

Crystal clear water is not always algae free water.

Lower Total Alkalinity

A lower Total Alkalinity level can help a pool owner stabalize their pH increase. We'll explain how to lower TA with a little help from muriatic acid.

www.troublefreepool.com