I have an IG Fibreglass pool, 25,000 gal (my sig says 20K-wrong), Chlorine, test with the Taylor DPD-FAS kit, Sand filter, Chlorine feeder, Polaris pool sweep. NO heater. We use well water (tempered with Metal Free), surrounded by oak trees and granite rocks with moss and lichens on them. Maintain FC = 4-5, CC = 0, PH = 7.8, CYA = 40. Phosphate is OK.
Have a 2 level pump, running at low 24/7. Run on high with pool sweep for 6 hours every other day. Brush 2X week.
After 2 years of struggle and tremendous instruction and help from TFP, I am finally in control of the ordinary green algae that used to take over my pool
Last year developed about 30 black algae spots in various areas, which I was able to get off with a chlorine tablet and a brush but they came back. In fall, we drained the pool and did chlorine wash. That worked. Pool was beautiful all winter. Suddenly now the black spots are back with a vengeance, multiplying daily. We have a polka dot pool. They do not respond to anything. It is black algae, I can scrape some of it off with my fingernail and it is black/green.
I was recently told that a Chlorine/Aqua Ammonia treatment might work. Supposed to pour 1 gal Chlorine in each of 4 corners of pool and 2 gal of Aqua Ammonia (not sure what % to use-found one on-line of 4%) in center and circulate. And brush. Said it was an old remedy with pool services. Haven't been able to find anything about it on any of the forums. Does anyone know if it works. Is it dangerous? One post said Aqua Ammonia by itself will not kill algae. Will this work? Any other suggestions?
Sure would like not to have to drain pool again. If I do, what can I use to kill it forever?
Thanx for your help.
Have a 2 level pump, running at low 24/7. Run on high with pool sweep for 6 hours every other day. Brush 2X week.
After 2 years of struggle and tremendous instruction and help from TFP, I am finally in control of the ordinary green algae that used to take over my pool
Last year developed about 30 black algae spots in various areas, which I was able to get off with a chlorine tablet and a brush but they came back. In fall, we drained the pool and did chlorine wash. That worked. Pool was beautiful all winter. Suddenly now the black spots are back with a vengeance, multiplying daily. We have a polka dot pool. They do not respond to anything. It is black algae, I can scrape some of it off with my fingernail and it is black/green.
I was recently told that a Chlorine/Aqua Ammonia treatment might work. Supposed to pour 1 gal Chlorine in each of 4 corners of pool and 2 gal of Aqua Ammonia (not sure what % to use-found one on-line of 4%) in center and circulate. And brush. Said it was an old remedy with pool services. Haven't been able to find anything about it on any of the forums. Does anyone know if it works. Is it dangerous? One post said Aqua Ammonia by itself will not kill algae. Will this work? Any other suggestions?
Sure would like not to have to drain pool again. If I do, what can I use to kill it forever?
Thanx for your help.
