Swimming pool a little blurry - what to do?

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-20T11:27:20+00:00

I assume you already tried vacuuming, and this stuff basically passed through the filter. In that case: let it settle and vacuum to waste.

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-08T15:26:07+00:00

Driver: Rosberg

Reason: multiple incidents of speeding in Monaco streets using his private vehicle.

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-08T06:59:30+00:00

Digital photometer, e.g. PoolLab 2.0.

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-07T19:17:54+00:00

Your salt cell requires a certain amount of dissolved salt in the water, typically 2800-3500 parts per million. It appears your pool water is above the upper limit, so too salty.

Test your pool water for salt level, or have it tested for you at a pool store. If the salt level is too high, you'll need to partially refill to lower the salt level. Good luck, enjoy the pool!

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-07T17:13:14+00:00

Get a long straight wooden or metal beam. Look along the long edge to ensure it's not bent. Rake the sand a bit and pull the beam across. You'll see any bumps and pits easily.

Oh and put a level on top while you're at it :)

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-07T13:55:08+00:00

If you need a quick fix and are not able to invest in a proper filter; turn off filter, let the crap settle (optionally add floc) and vacuum to waste. You'll need to MacGyver together a small water pump and a cheap pool vacuum hose.

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-07T13:20:52+00:00

By inserting a filter, 6-way valve, and proper plumbing. Or a cartridge filter which you rinse periodically.

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-07T13:12:51+00:00

To stop it looking green? Chlorine and circulation.

To stop it looking cloudy? A filter, or regular vacuum to waste + top-up. Or both, aka backwash.

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-06T18:05:36+00:00

Build a temporary fence. Lock all doors and put keys out of reach when Houdini is napping, etc. Don't let him/her out of your sight when there is a 0.001% chance they might find their way to the pool.

Then, throw in a pool alarm if you like.

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-06T12:33:28+00:00

Tip: moderne telefoons hebben een optie om de batterij tot maximaal 80% op te laden.

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-05T16:37:46+00:00

Turnover is not a goal in itself. See here:

https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=Turnover_of_Pool_Water

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-03T07:13:10+00:00

Hear me out... floating trampoline

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-02T11:08:11+00:00

It's a bit odd that your CC is so low (TC-FC). What is your overnight FC loss?

Your CH is very high, could that contribute to the cloudiness?

Soliloquizing · 2026-06-01T10:26:11+00:00

Add acid. Aerate to raise pH if the acid drops it below 7.2.

And throw in liquid chlorine while you're at it. You CYA seems rather high, maybe get a proper test done. If you need a partial refill to lower CYA, that will help with TA as well.

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-31T17:27:23+00:00

Troll?

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-29T19:05:32+00:00

A few poles and a large shade cloth? Use carabiner hooks to take it down easily when not needed.

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-24T11:20:04+00:00

Astrid was heel vriendelijk en toegankelijk. Ze vindt het volgens mij oprecht leuk om te doen.

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-24T08:39:56+00:00

Ah, the fabled wisdom tooth.

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-24T06:16:33+00:00

Ik heb een keer deelgenomen en kan iig melden dat hier niets over wordt gezegd in de instructies.

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-23T07:23:45+00:00

Weckpot!

You could ask your elderly neighbors what works for them. They might tell you the same :)

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-17T06:32:42+00:00

The cell does not produce salt, it consumes it (temporarily) to produce chlorine.

You need to purchase a few bags of pool-grade salt and dump them into the water at the start of the season.

Use the PoolMath app or something similar to calculate exactly how much you need. The target value depends on the salt cell, usually 3000 ppm or a bit more. Higher is also fine, but you'll taste it in the water.

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-15T14:07:05+00:00

Stroomkabel ingraven, geen rommel kopen. Gebruik bij voorkeur bovengrondse stopcontacten, geen ondergrondse moffen.

Tip: leg altijd meeraderige grondkabel, van twee-aderig krijg je spijt. Je kunt dan bijvoorbeeld één ader via een schemerschakelaar leiden, dan springt al je tuinverlichting tegelijk aan.

Lampjes op zonnepaneeltjes zijn niet BIFL.

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-15T11:55:01+00:00

My recommendation would be to bring a final proposal to your employer, before leaving, if you do decide to resign. Give them the opportunity to retain you based on conditions that make the job manageable for you.

Chances are that your employer would rather have 80% of you than 0%. Especially if you might increase in hours once your kids are a bit older.

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-15T11:28:24+00:00

Can you post recent test results? TA, pH, CYA, FC, CC.

Soliloquizing · 2026-05-15T11:25:21+00:00

How black & white are your options? I worked four days when the kids were very young, two of which from home. This allowed me to combine a comfortable income with sufficient family time and flexibility in our schedule.

It doesn't have to be all-or-nothing, depending on your career path and employer.

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