Recent content by LoriK75

I can move them in the pool freely. My problem isn’t the outside of them. The algae is in the side panels. 🥴

In your experience, do you think I can clean them inside the pool and not remove them? I do scrub them. My husband didn’t bolt them to the rails - the rails go in about 6-8 inches so between that and the water it holds them down nicely. He did that for me to move them freely in the pool to...

Thank you for responding. The pictures are old. The pool is crystal clear right now.

I am battling mustard algae and will begin the SLAM process soon. My question is - can I SLAM my pool leaving the confer steps in the pool? The steps have algae in the side panels? I ask because they are very difficult to remove. Note- pool is currently crystal clear. Pictures are to show steps.

From here on out I plan to test my water myself. I have learned so much already from reading the articles on the trouble free site. Thank you for helping.

I read about it and plan to do it soon. The CH reading came from the local pool store test ( computerized). I just received my testing kit yesterday so I am still figuring everything out.

I used the Taylor K-2005 kit all except for the chlorine test. For that I used the FAS-DPD test kit. Thank you! I have been fighting mustard algae. Right now there is no visible sign of it other than occasional water bugs near my steps. Our pool is a 27’ above ground. So for now, do I add...

Here are my readings. I am confused because on TA it says I need to add acid to reduce ph and TA but when I click on ph it says to add borax to raise. What should I do?