Recent content by marlyu

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    Another Green Pool Opening

    Hi, actually, our most recent issue from a couple days ago ended up not being an algae re-occurrence, but an iron/metals build-up, which is why I started the ascorbic treatment rather than slamming (which was making the pool worse). Re-balancing is referring to TA, pH, and then chlorine after...
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    Thanks for your input. I'm so so SO glad I went the route of doing the acid treatment, it WORKED. The pool has never been this blue; years and years of staining/brownish debris is gone. I honestly can't believe it. It's a little cloudy still, as expected, but it has never looked better color...
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    What's everyone else's cycle run time?
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    I'm thinking once it's all cleared up again, I'm going to change it to run on an every 6hr cycle, so that way it's not off for too long.
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    Thanks for the additional insight. The reason we backwash, is although the pressure may not have gone over the 25/30%, we do see that the return slows quite a bit, so makes me think circulation is suffering? I did find info on citric acid in the search, thanks, and will try that. If I'm adding...
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    I don't have an Intex Pool. I have a Kayak above ground pool. Intex is the filter. To answer your questions: 1) During SLAM/start-up, it was running 24/7. Once completely clear and passed, we run it 12 hours during the day and off at night. Again, with this routine it was clear for a couple of...
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    Has anyone used citric acid for metals removal instead of ascorbic? How much more do I need? Original thread I mentioned in previous post says .5 lb of AA per 10,000 gallons, but citric requires more. I have only an 8600 gallon pool. I'm thinking if I order a 2 lb bag I should be ok?
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    No, usage is not an issue or toys/equipment. Just read an article about metals and iron specifically, that it could be a result of all the rain and considering I've been adding more chlorine and it's now turning greener, I think that may be the issue. So, will try that. Pool School - Metals in...
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    Umm, thanks, but we're 4 years into this pool, and I've had the kit and done testing for at least 2 of those years, so I won't call myself a pro, but I know what I'm doing in regards to testing. If I was able to get through the SLAM, testing it every 2-3 hrs and using PoolMath to add the...
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    Thanks. I've added conditioner to raise CYA on two separate occasions (already have a bucket), and tested it twice since opening. It hasn't gone up. I will add more and continue SLAM in meantime. Just not sure if anything else could be at play here. This exact scenario happened last season too...
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    Yes, although it turned clear, I didn't stop SLAM until passed the three criteria. It was clear for a good two weeks, even through the rains, but the green-ness has crept on over this past week.
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    HELP! I have no idea what's going on. So, after we opened with the "swamp," going through SLAM, it only took about 3 days and we had a crystal clear pool. By the date of my previous post, you can see, that was three weeks ago. Everything was great and I was maintaining a chlorine level of about...
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    Of course not, ha ha.
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    Another Green Pool Opening

    Thanks for the quick reply Richard. I thought for sure would need to get pH up at least, but alright, 10.5 jugs of bleach just screaming to be used :p