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    Need help with High Calcium and algae - New Numbers

    Re: Need help with High Calcium and algae OK, after a week of draining(about 60 percent) refilling and cleaning out filters and brushing. My pool is clear but I do have some "new" algae growing. These are my numbers: FAC - 5 TAC - 5 CH - 340 CYA - 80 TA - 110 pH - 7.4 Copper - 0 Iron - 0 TDS...
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    Need help with High Calcium and algae - New Numbers

    Re: Need help with High Calcium and algae I plan to start draining once I get home. How much bleach should I add once I drain 60%?
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    Need help with High Calcium and algae - New Numbers

    Re: Need help with High Calcium and algae I already have a submersible pump so I will use that. The pool is green but I don't think there is any sludge in it. I can see down 12 inches or so. It was clear 10 days ago. I also have the ability to turn on the pump and drain some of it that way...
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    Need help with High Calcium and algae - New Numbers

    Re: Need help with High Calcium and algae Thank you for the quick response. How much of the water should I drain? Half?
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    Need help with High Calcium and algae - New Numbers

    I am in California. Pool was re-plastered 3 years ago. Filters were just cleaned and pressure is at 5. These are my numbers: FAC - 9 TAC - 9 CH - 720 CYA - 120 TA - 110 pH - 7.4 Copper - 0 Iron - 0 TDS - 1990 Phosphates - 500 I would like to stay away from partial draining, but I don't want...
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    Algae and high CYA Help

    Thank you for the quick replies. I added equal parts pool and tap and my CYA is still hard to read as it is well over 100. It looks like I will have to drain and refill. Since it is the end of the season, what about trying to fill it with rain water during the fall winter spring months? The...
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    Algae and high CYA Help

    Hello community, I have a huge problem with my pool. It is green and the chemistry is way off. I had an extended hospital stay and now I am faced with getting the pool back to a balanced state. I had my wife using pucks while I was away. Particulars: FC = 39.5 Measured using the FAS-DPD Taylor...
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    POOLVERGNUEGEN Return Side Pressure PoolCleaner 4x wheelie

    Hello, I am the new owner of POOLVERGNUEGEN Return Side Pressure PoolCleaner 4x. I set it up exactly like the directions said. At this point I cannot keep the front wheels on the pool bottom as the cleaner is moving forward. I have the RPM's set at 13.5 and I have adjusted the distance of...