Recent content by ChrisMP

Thanks for the help. I have started the drain on the pool and I have exposed the steps where the black algae was forming. I scrubbed it with a wire brush. I will start refilling and then shock the pool. I will definitely read up on the pool school materials (it's been a while) - especially...

Thank you very much for the help. I am assuming that the under-chlorination is due to the high CYA levels? I have pretty consistently had 1.5 readings for FC with no detectable CC. I had not been regularly testing for CYA. y_not - is there a thread on SWCG and acid pump that you would...

New member to the board . . . .any input/advise welcome. FC 1.0, CC 0, pH 7.8, Ca H 250, TA 80, CYA 120 I have black algae starting on the steps and benches - first time for me. I have scrubbed the algae using a stainless steel brush and I just flushed the cartridges. I normally use the...