Pool Problem: water was clear I back washed and rinsed. When I added chlorine the water became cloudy. Help?

Question

Pool Problem: water was clear I back washed and rinsed. When I added chlorine the water became cloudy. Help?

Answer 1

Too much chlorine.

Answer 2

Did you add calcium hypochlorite to chlorinate your pool?  If so the high amount of calcium in the product can produce clouding but will dissipate when it dissolves.

You're welcome!!

Answer 3

You added too much chlorine at once.  If possible add some water to the pool and continue backwashing to get it to clear up.  For the future, add a small amount consistently throughout the day and it shouldn't cloud up.