The testing will tell you. Right now, it's telling you that there are organics trying to thrive in your water because you lost FC overnight. SLAM on or it may allow the algae to get the upper hand.
How long will it take...I feel like I don't have a TERRIBLE case...It's crazy that it still hasn't killed it yet at such a high FC.
No two are the same.
It it likely tree crud if it's floating. While not common, said crud can sometimes be the reason for the FC loss, but you need to SLAM to be sure. Going forward, you'll expect some loss in the spring if that's the case and run the FC a little higher to account for it. It's all part of the learning curve.
Yes. FC needs to be between min and SLAM to be sterile. Algae is unsightly but harmless. Your pool is clear but anyone else would also need to be able to see bottom for swimmer safety.
No two are the same.
It it likely tree crud if it's floating. While not common, said crud can sometimes be the reason for the FC loss, but you need to SLAM to be sure. Going forward, you'll expect some loss in the spring if that's the case and run the FC a little higher to account for it. It's all part of the learning curve.
Yes. FC needs to be between min and SLAM to be sterile. Algae is unsightly but harmless. Your pool is clear but anyone else would also need to be able to see bottom for swimmer safety.
Rely on the rest of the TFP army to help out. We got people for DAYS.What would I do without you and @Mdragger88
Being that this is the first time the pool is being scrutinized with accurate and frequent testing, we need to rule out algae because the FC was less than stellar previously. Once you've been at it for some time, we will be more confident it's tree crud causing the loss. The problem would be just assuming tree crud now, and being gifted a swamp because of it.
Yes. But if a 'little' isn't paid the proper respect, it will become alot in a short time.
Rely on the rest of the TFP army to help out. We got people for DAYS.
But thank you for the kind words.
Being that this is the first time the pool is being scrutinized with accurate and frequent testing, we need to rule out algae because the FC was less than stellar previously. Once you've been at it for some time, we will be more confident it's tree crud causing the loss. The problem would be just assuming tree crud now, and being gifted a swamp because of it.
You'll be much more prepared next spring, knowing how your pool responds either way once you've become 'one' with it.
Yes. But if a 'little' isn't paid the proper respect, it will become alot in a short time.
If it feels slimy- its algae. If not probably some kinda dirt. Do you have pecan trees?
Yes - it is safe to swim with fc between minimum & slam level for your cya.
I don't recall it being slimy, a bit hard to get off with my fingers so I got the brush and that did the trick.
20 days!!! Holy moly.
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with minimum 
