- May 16, 2015
- 64
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
No worries! I may just hold on to the DE as you suggested to try as a "polish", unless I can something smaller than 25lbs.
As you've now realized that was waaay too much algaecide. Linear quats are highly susceptible to chlorine oxidation but their by products of oxidation cause foaming.
Unfortunately filtration alone, no matter the type, will not help. This is a chemical problem. Until the foaming agents are oxidized to something volatile that can outgas or something that will not generate a foam, your problem will persist.
Can you please post your CC measurements? You did not include those.
There are two things you can try. First, you can SLAM your pool to try to oxidize the algaecide more quickly. Second, you could try to raise your CH a little higher, perhaps to 200-250ppm range. Calcium ions interferes with a micelles ability to form a foam so that might help as well.
I, personally, would start with a SLAM before adjusting CH.
Matt,
Do you recommend I keep the waterfall running through the SLAM to keep the suds generating? The returns don't create suds, just small bubbles here and there.
Thanks again.
According to the label it's 10%. Maybe I'll try raising the FC again for a couple days. Thanks!