Hi all,
We have a saltwater pool with a longstanding black algae problem, which was already established when the home was purchased. There are entire sections of the PebbleTec which appear black in color which a nylon brush does not touch, but a stainless steel brush works on.
The PebbleTec is what was originally installed with the pool ~20 year ago, so wondering with how extensive the problem is if it's even worth investing and time and effort in tackling it or refinishing/remodeling the pool. There are crevices between the rocks at the waterline which also seem impossible to scrub even with the finest wire brushes, which we'll get rid of for sure with a remodel to make pool care less of a pain.
Most recent TF-100 test results:
FC 2.0 [currently increasing pump runtime from 5 to 8 hours]
CC 0-0.5 (pink from DPD testing is very faint, so guessing close to 0)
pH 7.7
TA 50
CH 475
CYA 65
Salt 3000
Water Temp 68F
Thanks in advance for your help!
We have a saltwater pool with a longstanding black algae problem, which was already established when the home was purchased. There are entire sections of the PebbleTec which appear black in color which a nylon brush does not touch, but a stainless steel brush works on.
The PebbleTec is what was originally installed with the pool ~20 year ago, so wondering with how extensive the problem is if it's even worth investing and time and effort in tackling it or refinishing/remodeling the pool. There are crevices between the rocks at the waterline which also seem impossible to scrub even with the finest wire brushes, which we'll get rid of for sure with a remodel to make pool care less of a pain.
Most recent TF-100 test results:
FC 2.0 [currently increasing pump runtime from 5 to 8 hours]
CC 0-0.5 (pink from DPD testing is very faint, so guessing close to 0)
pH 7.7
TA 50
CH 475
CYA 65
Salt 3000
Water Temp 68F
Thanks in advance for your help!