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    pool closing and unions

    I'm about to attempt closing my pool here in MD on my own. Been reading and getting a lot of overwhelming info. I plan on using an air compressor to blow the lines from the filter plug. After the skimmer bubbles, what type of plug should I use in the threaded skimmer pipe to plug the...
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    Mustard Algae Issue

    What should I expect to spend? If I was to keep the FC shock level up 24/7 for days or weeks at $5/bottle of liquid chlorine seems excessive. I would think it would cost me at least $40 a day. If it takes a week or more, I'm looking at nearly $300 to get rid of the problem.
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    Mustard Algae Issue

    As for using the pucks (and having neighbor add LC in the evening), I just thought that would help keep the FC from dropping to zero while I'm gone thus keeping the algae in check till I get back to continue slamming. It's been a few days since started slamming and haven't had any signs of...
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    Mustard Algae Issue

    Thanks for reply. I don't have anyone to pool sit and test but could dump in some chlorine. I was thinking about using my tab feeder while I was gone since my cya is low anyhow. Thoughts?
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    Mustard Algae Issue

    Okay, so let me get this right. Although, my FC will drop below shock level throughout the process. As long as I bring it back to shock level at least 3 different times within 24 hours, this can still be effective. My concern is that not being able to maintain shock level was allowing the algae...
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    Mustard Algae Issue

    Hi. I, recently, noticed what I believe is MA growing on the sides of my plaster 15000 gal pool. I've been using your method for two years now with no issues but I believe the algae started because my FC got too low after my fusion 2 mineral cartridge failed. I've been slamming for days now...