Algae

[A1Somebody]

I have no problem with algae. Should I start a maintenance program (IE start adding a algae prevent once a week)

 

[A1Somebody]

Found my own answer...The best offense is a good defense: prevent algae in your pool with chlorine, and avoid expensive algaecides and shock!

 

[PoolStored]

We don't use algaecide, nor do we recommend it.

You should maintain your FC based on your CYA level. Have a read...Link-->FC/CYA Levels

 

[dereksanders]

FC/CYA Levels

 

[proavia]

No

What test kit are you using?
Post a full set of current test results

FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Salt
Water temperature

 

[A1Somebody]

Pool clarifier do you use . My pool is clear . On bottle recommend 3oz a week for 15000 gal pool. Waist of money?

 

[PoolStored]

Do not use clarifier. Not recommended, waste of money.

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[A1Somebody]

No

What test kit are you using?
Post a full set of current test results

FC
CC
pH
TA
CH
CYA
Salt
Water temperature

Fc1.5
Cc .5
Ph 7.8
Ta 80
Ch 550
Cya 55
Salt 3450
Temp 74

 

[PoolStored]

You need to get your FC up. You need to always follow this...Link-->FC/CYA Levels

Get some liquid chlorine and raise your FC. Then turn up your cell or pump run time to create more FC daily...you are too low.

I would also do this test tonight...Overnight Chlorine Loss Test. Link-->Overnight Chlorine Loss Test

With FC that low, you need to make sure you don't already have algae, even if you can't see it.

 

[A1Somebody]

Fc1.5
Cc .5
Ph 7.8
Ta 80
Ch 550
Cya 55
Salt 3450
Temp 74

Taylor k 2006 salt.
Correction CH 255

 

[A1Somebody]

You need to get your FC up. You need to always follow this...Link-->FC/CYA Levels

Get some liquid chlorine and raise your FC. Then turn up your cell or pump run time to create more FC daily...you are too low.

I would also do this test tonight...Overnight Chlorine Loss Test. Link-->Overnight Chlorine Loss Test

With FC that low, you need to make sure you don't already have algae, even if you can't see it.

Ok thanks

 

[proavia]

How did you get a CH of 255?

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[A1Somebody]

You need to get your FC up. You need to always follow this...Link-->FC/CYA Levels

Get some liquid chlorine and raise your FC. Then turn up your cell or pump run time to create more FC daily...you are too low.

I would also do this test tonight...Overnight Chlorine Loss Test. Link-->Overnight Chlorine Loss Test

With FC that low, you need to make sure you don't already have algae, even if you can't see it.

I just tested this morning last year was 5/23
New test today
Fc 2.5
Cc .5 or less
Ph 8.
TA 80
CYA 60
Temp 74
Salt level I'm confused my swg 3450 .my electric tester read 3600. Test kit reads 2800

 

[PoolStored]

You need to get your FC up. You need to always follow this...Link-->FC/CYA Levels

Get some liquid chlorine and raise your FC. Then turn up your cell or pump run time to create more FC daily...you are too low.

I would also do this test tonight...Overnight Chlorine Loss Test. Link-->Overnight Chlorine Loss Test

With FC that low, you need to make sure you don't already have algae, even if you can't see it.

On the SALT, trust your test kit for accuracy. If you salt cell is happy, leave salt alone. You know your cell at 3450 is happy with real salt level of 2800.

 

[A1Somebody]

How did you get a CH of 255?

Tell us more about your pool by completing your signature with information on pool, all pool equipment (include manufacturers and model numbers) and test kit.

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I have pool info in my account

 

[JJ_Tex]

I just tested this morning last year was 5/23
New test today
Fc 2.5
Cc .5 or less
Ph 8.
TA 80
CYA 60
Temp 74
Salt level I'm confused my swg 3450 .my electric tester read 3600. Test kit reads 2800

With a CYA of 60, your FC should be 4 as the target and never ever ever ever below 3. Do you have some liquid chlorine to bump it up to 4, then maintain that level with your SWCG?

 

[A1Somebody]

With a CYA of 60, your FC should be 4 as the target and never ever ever ever below 3. Do you have some liquid chlorine to bump it up to 4, then maintain that level with your SWCG?

No I didn't put year cause we're in the year 2025

 

[A1Somebody]

No I didn't put year cause we're in the year 2025

May 23 2025 5/23

 

[DaveTheAccountant]

No I didn't put year cause we're in the year 2025

What?

 

[A1Somebody]

With a CYA of 60, your FC should be 4 as the target and never ever ever ever below 3. Do you have some liquid chlorine to bump it up to 4, then maintain that level with your SWCG?

Yes that you