Úsalo aquí
El agua turbia, grisácea o blanquecina, con buena circulación y sin crecimiento verde evidente, empieza primero aquí.
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Clear Cloudy Water Playbook
Quick clarity recovery for dull or hazy water without jumping straight to a full SLAM.
Use this when
- Quick clarity recovery for dull or hazy water without jumping straight to a full SLAM.
You'll need
- FC
- CC
- CYA
- pH
Stop and escalate if
- Do not add clarifier or floc without knowing why the water is cloudy
- Do not assume it is always algae
HAZ ESTO PRIMERO
Separate filtration from chemistry. Cloudy water can be a filter problem, a sanitizer problem, or both.
No hagas esto
- ✕Do not add clarifier or floc without knowing why the water is cloudy
- ✕Do not assume it is always algae
Ten a mano
FC / CC / CYA / pH
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1
Check Filter & Flow
Rule out mechanical issues before adding chemistry.
2
Test & Raise FC
Use a measured, temporary elevated-FC target while you verify this is not a full algae event.
3
Brush & Circulate
Dislodge suspended material and keep water moving so the filter can actually capture it.
4
Wait & Monitor
Let the chlorine and filter work before you introduce more products.
5
Evaluate & Decide
Use the result to decide whether to return to normal care, repeat the lighter workflow, or escalate.
¿Preguntas? (4)
How do I tell haze from algae?
Mild haze is usually gray or white and fairly uniform. Green, yellow, or clinging growth points to algae and usually requires SLAM.
Can I swim during this process?
Only if FC remains in a safe range for your pool and pH is in line. Recovery works best when circulation is uninterrupted, so plan around that.
Should I add clarifier right away?
Usually no. Give measured chlorine and proper filtration time to work before layering on products that can complicate the diagnosis.
What if the water is still cloudy after 48 hours?
Treat that as a sign the problem is bigger than a light haze event. Escalate to SLAM or a broader troubleshooting path.
Referencia de claridad del agua
Water Clarity Reference
What does your water look like?
Clear
Bottom details visible, water sparkles in sunlight
Hazy/Dull
Bottom visible but not sharp, water lacks sparkle
Cloudy/Milky
Cannot see bottom clearly, white/gray tint, may be dead algae or fine particles
Green
Visible green color, algae present, may still see bottom or steps
Dark Green
Cannot see bottom, heavy algae bloom, urgent SLAM needed
Úsalo cuando, y solo cuando
Mantén el flujo de claridad ligera separado de las algas y de los problemas de prueba o de circulación.
No lo uses
Las algas visibles, CC por encima de 0,5 ppm o una prueba de pérdida nocturna fallida indican que esta no es la ruta correcta.
Escala fotográfica
Los cuatro puntos de referencia visual son: apenas turbia, gris y apagada, lechosa u opaca, y verde o adherida.
Escalar
Si el agua empeora o la demanda sigue alta al cabo de un día, pasa a SLAM en lugar de repetir un intento débil.
¿Qué tan turbia está?
Usa los paneles de turbidez para decidir si se trata de una recuperación ligera o de un problema mayor de algas.
Apenas turbia
Todavía puedes ver el fondo y los accesorios. Revisa el caudal, limpia las canastas y deja que la filtración trabaje.
Gris y apagada
El agua pierde claridad, pero no se vuelve verde. Sube el FC al objetivo temporal de claridad y mantén la bomba en marcha.
Lechosa u opaca
La suspensión ya es lo bastante fuerte como para que el filtro y el cepillado trabajen de verdad. Vuelve a evaluar en 24 horas.
Verde o adherida
Esto no es el flujo de claridad ligera. Pasa a la ruta de algas o SLAM.
Educational guidance only. Verify labels, manuals, local code, and site conditions before acting. Stop for electrical, gas, structural, drain, drowning, injury, emergency, or chemical-mixing risk.