I'm 100% sure I have mustard algae in the pool. I can clear it out, but it comes right back within a day or two. I know I need to SLAM the pool, and I read the article about treating the algae, but I had some other questions.
1. Once I get the pool up to the MA/SLAM shock level and clear it out, I know I need to brush everything. However, there are lots of places that are just unreachable unless I get in the water. Is that shock level safe to get into?
2. Is it safe to run my robotic vacuum through the MA/SLAM shock level? I have little doubt that it could be one of sources where it starts again.
3. I have a solar cover, and from the other thread, it looks like maybe I just need to lay it out on my lawn upside down? If that is the case - how long does it need to sit out in the sun? From the cover's warranty, I'm not supposed to leave it out in the sun (UV damage). I don't want to screw up my cover, but killing the algae is more important.
4. Do I need to do anything about my sand filter? or will the slam in and of itself be enough to "clean it out"
5. If the algae isn't the source of my constantly high drain on chlorine - what level should I maintain to keep it "normal"?
Thanks again as always
David F.
1. Once I get the pool up to the MA/SLAM shock level and clear it out, I know I need to brush everything. However, there are lots of places that are just unreachable unless I get in the water. Is that shock level safe to get into?
2. Is it safe to run my robotic vacuum through the MA/SLAM shock level? I have little doubt that it could be one of sources where it starts again.
3. I have a solar cover, and from the other thread, it looks like maybe I just need to lay it out on my lawn upside down? If that is the case - how long does it need to sit out in the sun? From the cover's warranty, I'm not supposed to leave it out in the sun (UV damage). I don't want to screw up my cover, but killing the algae is more important.
4. Do I need to do anything about my sand filter? or will the slam in and of itself be enough to "clean it out"
5. If the algae isn't the source of my constantly high drain on chlorine - what level should I maintain to keep it "normal"?
Thanks again as always
David F.