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How to treat your cloudy pool

Cloudy water can be caused by a number of factors that include: High ph and alkalinty levels (check levels with Pool Check 3 in 1),failure to run filtration system long enough with proper chlorine level, and or worn/dirty cartridge filter and insufficient backwashing. Constant filtration is a must to prevent your pool from becoming cloudy (run filter at least 8 hours daily).

Water Color
Appearance
Cause
Treatment
Treats pools with
5,000-10,000 Gallons
Treats pools with
10,000-20,000 Gallons
Cloudy
Hazy, unable to see the bottom of the pool.
Insufficient chlorine levels, inadaquate filtration time, ph & alkalinity imbalance, insufficient backwashing and or dirty worn cartridge.
STEP 1:
Check ph and alkalinity & adjust if necessary, also replace or clean cartridge or backwash filter.

STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of the chemical packages below.

STEP 3:
Retest ph and alkalinity and repeat treatment if necessary.

PACKAGE 1
(1) Super Clarifier (1qt.)
(1) Oxy Shock (Non-Chlorine-1lb.)

Package 1
PRICE $19.99
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PACKAGE 2
(1) Clear Out Clarifier (1qt.)
(2) Oxy Shocks (Non-Chlorine-1LB.)

Package 2
PRICE $22.99
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Cloudy with green tint
Hazy/green, unable to see the bottom of the pool.
Insufficient chlorine levels, inadaquate filtration time, ph & alkalinity imbalance, insufficient backwashing and or dirty worn cartridge.
STEP 1:
Check ph and alkalinity & adjust if necessary, also replace or clean cartridge or backwash filter.

STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of the chemical packages below.

STEP 3:
Retest ph and alkalinity and repeat treatment if necessary.

STEP 4:
Brush liner and vacuum pool.

PACKAGE 3
(1) Super Clarifier (1qt.)
(1) Poly Kill (1qt.)
(1) Lithium Shock (1lb.)
Package 3
PRICE $34.99
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PACKAGE 4
(1) Clear Magic Clarifier (1/2 gallon.)
(1) Poly Kill (1qt.)
(2) Lithium Shock (1lb.)
Package 4
PRICE 38.99
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Please note: Pool calculations below have been rounded off to be used as a quick guide for easy pool maintenance. For exact calculations please use the calculator above.

Pool Capacity Cheatsheet

Poolsize Round Capacity (Gallons) Poolsize Oval Capacity (Gallons)
10 Round 2,000 8x12,8x14 3,000
12 Round 3,000 8x19 3,500
15 Round 5,000 10x15, 10x16 3,500
18 Round 7,500 10x21, 12x18 5,000
21 Round 10,000 12x24, 14x20 7,500
24 Round 14,000 14x25, 15x24 10,000
27 Round 18,000 15x30, 16x26 12,000
30 Round 21,000 16x32 15,000
18x33 19,000
Please click here to use our easy to use Pool Calculator if you don't see your pool size listed above.

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