I've neglected my pool but have also lost faith in local pool stores and services. My 16k fiberglass pool was great two months ago, then we had a heat wave that seemed to prompt an algae bloom. Told to add ten or more gallons chlorine did not curb the algae. Adding cyanuric as recommended did nothing. Ph appears a little high. Acid demand says add 3 qt. muriatic. Most other tests register very low PPM. I"m spooked. In such a situation, which characteristic do I try to cure first? Ph, Calcium Hardness, total chlorine? Thanks for any help.
New member, green and toxic pool
- Thread starter dheintz
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Welcome! Go to 'Pool School' and learn how to SLAM your pool. It's the big blue button on the upper right corner. Then, buy the TF-100 test kit that most of us use here at TFP. You'll be on your way to a sparkly pool in no time. But to answer your main question, Chlorine Chlorine Chlorine.
Read Pool School and do what these people did.
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Welcome to TFP. Many of us have been down the same road. Everyone here will help you get control of your pool. In case you care, because of this website, I haven't been to the pool store since july of 2009!
And richard,
I enjoyed these links down memory lane.
And richard,
I enjoyed these links down memory lane.
Post us up a set of test numbers. Specifically your CYA. You may be in need of water replacement to help you along.