I'm embarrassed to say this, but I have no idea what you mean about cleaning at 25% PSI increases. But I have the pool robot going and I've gone out and brushed the areas that the robot seemed to miss. I can't see any green now. I also got attacked by a mockingbird while I was brushing and almost fell into the pool, but that's neither here nor there
This refers to the pressure gauge on your filter. Say it normally reads 8 psi. When it rises to 10 psi, that's a 25% increase because 25% of 8 is 2.
Post a picture of your pool equipment, especially your filter.I'm embarrassed to say this, but I have no idea what you mean about cleaning at 25% PSI increases. But I have the pool robot going and I've gone out and brushed the areas that the robot seemed to miss. I can't see any green now. I also got attacked by a mockingbird while I was brushing and almost fell into the pool, but that's neither here nor there
I haven't learned how to use our vacuum yet. Is that where the PSI comes in? My husband said he would teach me this evening.
Well, he isn't adding chemicals himself anymore - I have taken over. But I am trying to listen to what he says, and not be a jerk. But after reading the links you shared, I came back and agreed to adding a very, very small amount (slightly LESS than what the directions said) of clarifier today only (not as a routine thing) to "get us on track". I ordered a phosphate test (Taylor) and said that I will consider the remover only if the test says we have a problem. From what I can tell, the only reason to be concerned with phosphates is because they are algae food, and if the pool isn't a hospitable environment for algae, there's no need for it. I said that I absolutely will not consider adding phosphate remover while we are dealing with this. I plan to monitor my chemicals VERY closely once we have this under control.That said - you're also in a situation where you've got someone else helping with the pool care who isn't here and seeing what we do, so you might be getting some conflicting advice. In the name of matrimonial harmony, you might need to blend a little when you can.
If he really really wants to put the clarifier in, then I wouldn't stop him. Just be sure he follows the directions for how much to add and doesn't just dump the whole bottle.
Phosphate remover, I would tell him that you read that it will create little packets of goo on the bottom you have to remove and if you can't see the bottom, it's not going to be easy to get that out. Here's a photo from when I used it with clear water:
I'd recommend telling him you should wait until the pool is clear for that and stick to elevated Chlorine to ensure no more algae forms.
You have a good understanding.
The only thing I would mention is that whether phosphates are a "problem" is going to be understood differently here from other pool care methods. I do use them myself but only when I'm going to be away from the pool for a week or more on vacation and want a little extra protection if my FC runs low.
That's good context to have! I just want to be sure that I have a really firm understanding of what I'm adding and what it's doing for me. I'm so grateful to have found this site.You have a good understanding.
And that is exactly what this site is all about. We only add what is needed and only when indicated by testing. We never add anything "just because", and especially not because a "Pool Store" tells us to do so.
