Cloudy Water - Unable to see bottom of pool.

Step 1. Balance water. See "Ideal Water Balance" . Pay close attention to both Alkalinity and Calcium levels. If a calcium based chlorine is being used, discontinue until AFTER the water is cleared. If water is stressed, the solution to the problem may be draining and refilling with fresh water!

DO NOT DRAIN POOL IF GROUND WATER IS PRESENT! POOLS WILL FLOAT OUT OF THE GROUND, RIPPING THE PLUMBING WITH IT!

Step 2. Clean Cartridge Element or Backwash Filter. If filter pressure remains higher than the normal pressure for this pool, replace cartridge element (annual) , change sand (every 1 - 3 years), or clean D.E. internals (annual), whichever is applicable.

Step 3. If applicable:

• If Total Chlorine exceeds Free Chlorine by .5 p.p.m., or is less than 2.0, Shock pool.
• If Low Chlorine or Chlorine Free pool, Shock with Monopersulfate
• If Chlorine Generator present, turn operation level up.
• If Ozone generator present, Increase operation time.
• If non-boosted pool sweep is present and plumbed on the pressure area between the pump & filter, turn valve OFF and DO NOT OPERATE POOLSWEEP UNTIL WATER IS CLEAR. Water that goes to these type of cleaners after the pump and before the filter, does not go through the main filtration and sanitizing system!

Step 4. Add Natural Enzymes for aid in breaking things down, add polymer clarifier for linking particles to make large enough for filtration.

Step 5. Operate equipment (with main filter getting the water) 24 hours continuously (maybe for several days, not just one day) until water is clear. Maintain Sanitizer Levels and observe filter pressures for needed backwashes / cleanings. Using a phosphate eliminator, to insure against future algae infestations, is recommended.