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    Black Algae is kicking my butt

    I see the need for a good test kit, and it will be on order, but HCH was the one I could get my hands on instantly and it gave me some more information to work with as opposed to no information at all. At what temperature point can I drain the pool even half-way? It is my impression that I...
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    Black Algae is kicking my butt

    I am using one of the recommended kits. It is the HCH kit. I know that is not the cadillac of kits, but I think it is sufficient for this purpose. I am afraid to drain the pool even half way because of the temperature right now. It is over 95 degrees 24 hours a day. I am willing to do...
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    Black Algae is kicking my butt

    Good morning everyone. I have been lurking here and reading for a couple years to fix my pool challenges with great success, but currently my pool is running away from me. The water is clear but black algae rules. My chlorine is getting eaten so fast I can't keep up. As of this morning the...