Recent content by lucask

Thanks for the very useful insight. There isn't nearly as much info out there on bromine compared to chlorine.

Not sure if the instrument can test for DMH- or at least not in the configuration the test was run in. It's been about five years since replacing the liner when it was completely drained. The water level is drawn down below the pipes each winter. So while I can't estimate a specific quantity of...

Thanks for that information. I'll try to avoid algae for the rest of the season by bumping up the bromine tablets with liquid chlorine. I'm guessing it would be unnecessary to try reducing phosphates? It is a vinyl pool- but still good to know about sulfate concs. Hoping to avoid algaecide for...

Thanks for the quick replies! To be clear, I am not asking how to go about clearing my pool. I am familiar with the pool school, and I'm not about to spend a week draining and refilling the pool to switch it to chlorine. As originally stated, I am just curious about these results and if they can...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum, but not new to owning a pool. The algae in my pool got way out of control early this season. It is a typical kidney-shaped in ground pool. Bromine is the sanitizer. Before shocking it, I decided to satisfy my curiosity and test the sample using the ion...