I’ve been battling mustard algae since the summer. Looks like sand and comes back after being brushed, to all the exact same places in the pool. Currently trying to slam the pool using test strips, day 5 and seems like little progress is being made. My question is should I stop and wait for new test kit to arrive? I can shock the pool and add sodium bromide and all the algae turns white, vacuum it out, but it still comes back. Any help is appreciate.
Mustard algae
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If you are ordering one of thisTest Kits Compared then you are on your way to a great start. You need to SLAM Process, follow directions until water is crystal clear and you pass Overnight Chlorine Loss Test. Meanwhile you can start reading on ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry so you get a head start.
- Jun 22, 2014
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Really tough to do much of anything until your get the right test kit (TF-100 or Taylor K-2006C). I recommend the TF-100 if you haven't ordered yet, but either is good. Don't go crazy with chlorine (aka regular bleach) at this time until you have one of those kits. Read-up on our pages and the links below and in my signature. Also go ahead and update your signature as well to include which test kit you ordered. It will help later. We'll help you through the process.
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Sodium bromide is a bad idea.
How much have you added?
What are all of the chemistry readings?
How much have you added?
What are all of the chemistry readings?
Created signature, test kit here tomorrowReally tough to do much of anything until your get the right test kit (TF-100 or Taylor K-2006C). I recommend the TF-100 if you haven't ordered yet, but either is good. Don't go crazy with chlorine (aka regular bleach) at this time until you have one of those kits. Read-up on our pages and the links below and in my signature. Also go ahead and update your signature as well to include which test kit you ordered. It will help later. We'll help you through the process.
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Will check when new test kit is here tomorrow. Right now checking with strips and not reliable due to high chlorine ppm.
I’ve added sodium bromide in the past, not much recently. It’s like the yellow clear products.
I’ve added that in the past also, based on local pool tore recommendations. I’m not adding anything else until I get help from these forums.
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I assume from reading multiple threads, that I need to let the chlorine level drift back down to get accurate ph readings, etc.?
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That is correct. Let it fall to about 10 or below before testing the pH.
Please read "The "ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry" up in Pool School........That's a great place to Start
Reading from Taylor k-2006 test kit, fc 24, cc 0, ph7.4, ta 80, ch 400, cya 30, remember, I slammed the pool last Friday - Wednesday with test strips, that’s why the chlorine is high. Thanks for you advice and help.
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Okay. For future testing though, please stick to the Taylor FAS-DPD (powder & drops) for accurate FC testing. As you now know, those strips are horrible. Definitely let the FC drop since you are currently 2Xs higher than recommended for your SLAM level as seen on the FC/CYA Levels. Once it drops back to about 12, continue the SLAM Process until you are sure you've passed ALL 3 SLAM criteria.
From there, after you pass the regular SLAM, if you still believe you have Mustard Algae, only then do you increase the FC to MA levels, and even then only for 24 hrs. Good luck!
Mustard Algae - Trouble Free Pool
Today We are going to show you how you can get rid of mustard algae in your pool. By following the steps in this guide and with no expensive chemicals.
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