I'm looking for some advice from someone who has gone through the process of removing phosphates from their pool.
Let me start by saying I have read tonnes of threads on this topic on this forum. I fully understand that phosphate removal does not prevent algae. It's just removing a food source. At best, it makes it a bit harder for a bloom to start if your FC/CYA levels drop too low.
My phosphate levels are very high, in the 2000 ppb range. I don't have a phosphate test, so yes, I am trusting the pool store's results. But I consider them to be fairly accurate for a couple reasons. First, they are fairly consistent with my own test results on other readings. Second, I seem to have very little leeway if I accidentally let my FC levels slip. Algae tends to grow very quickly on me if I let it. This makes me think my pool water is kinda tasty for them.
I'm hoping someone who has tried this with a high phosphate number and a sand filter can let me know what to expect if I try it, and whether you felt it was worth it. I keep thinking I want to try it for the added insurance, but cringe everytime I think about the cloudy mess I might have and if the sand filter will take forever cleaning it a out.
Let me start by saying I have read tonnes of threads on this topic on this forum. I fully understand that phosphate removal does not prevent algae. It's just removing a food source. At best, it makes it a bit harder for a bloom to start if your FC/CYA levels drop too low.
My phosphate levels are very high, in the 2000 ppb range. I don't have a phosphate test, so yes, I am trusting the pool store's results. But I consider them to be fairly accurate for a couple reasons. First, they are fairly consistent with my own test results on other readings. Second, I seem to have very little leeway if I accidentally let my FC levels slip. Algae tends to grow very quickly on me if I let it. This makes me think my pool water is kinda tasty for them.
I'm hoping someone who has tried this with a high phosphate number and a sand filter can let me know what to expect if I try it, and whether you felt it was worth it. I keep thinking I want to try it for the added insurance, but cringe everytime I think about the cloudy mess I might have and if the sand filter will take forever cleaning it a out.