Pool full of Ectocooler!!
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That will do, but if you really want to do the whole "Mad Scientist" thing, get the speedstir as well.
Stephanie, if you order the TF-50, it will also have the CYA test in it-no need to order both. You can always order more reagents as you get to learn more.
Speedstir rocks - highly recommend that. And I have to say that water color is indeed beautiful, although certainly not what you want!
One thing that has not been asked yet, by chance did that algaecide you were using contain Copper? If so you should be aware copper buildup can turn water green
<cough cough> Post #12 up there Buddy.
LOL 
Having never purchased algaecide before, I wonder how obvious the copper containing products are? I know those darn ChloroxBlue products are very discrete in admitting they contain copper..... I wish they were required to make that clear on the label for folks who don't recognize what that "blue" signifies.
ITS BLUE!!! ITS BLUE!!! ITS REALLY REALLY BLUE!! Thank you soo soo much to everyone that had the patience with me to help!! The bleach worked and its now blue again!! I spent all weekend brushing and vacuuming... I have the pH down to normal ranges as well... I really am thankful for all of you!!
So glad to hear it. Now make sure you keep the FC around target for the CYA and you should continue to be a happy camper!
Lets see it 
Is it blue yet cloudy or blue and clear? If its not clear, you're not quite done with the SLAM.
The 3 criteria for a successful completed SLAM are: water is clear, CCs are 0.5ppm or less, and OCLT shows a loss of 1ppm or less.
The 3 criteria for a successful completed SLAM are: water is clear, CCs are 0.5ppm or less, and OCLT shows a loss of 1ppm or less.
It is a little cloudy yes, but it is blue. So the CL level has stayed at 3 all weekend long.. Is there something else I'm missing?
if you water is just a little cloudy, you aren't done. Maintain shock level until all three of these things happen:
1. clear water. like Waterford crystal clear.
2. CC is 0.5 or less
3. overnight chlorine loss is 1.0 or less
only when all three things occur at the same time are you finished.
1. clear water. like Waterford crystal clear.
2. CC is 0.5 or less
3. overnight chlorine loss is 1.0 or less
only when all three things occur at the same time are you finished.
A FC level of 3 is no where near SLAM level, and if you don't jump back in to the SLAM any remaining algae will start reproducing again. Keep at it until you can meet all three critera as listed above by Northrn.
Ok awesome.. thank you! I will keep the chlorine levels up then until back to absolute normal
Did you ever get that test kit we suggested earlier? Can you give us all your results so we can review them with you?
How high are you getting your FC to to fight the green slime monster?
How high are you getting your FC to to fight the green slime monster?
Could you please post a complete set of test results from your TF-50? It will really help us get you to the end of this.
Please post:
FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Glad to hear the pool is no longer green!
Please post:
FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Glad to hear the pool is no longer green!