Cloudy Water - Possible Causes and Solutions

Below are the most common culprits for cloudy water.

  • High ph – Use pH reducer to lower pH to 7.2 – 7.6 ppm
  • Dirty Filter – Filter may need backwashed or for cartridge systems the filter may need cleaned or replaced.
  • Low Free Chlorine – Shock pool, circulate overnight. Test and adjust free chlorine residual to 1-3 ppm
  • High Total Alkalinty – Use pH reducer to lower Alkalinty to 80-150 ppm

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