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    Black Algae and High Phosphates

    Ok.. I am pretty sure it's probably metal staining as nothing comes off on scraping. I am going to heat the pool up and get a mask on to confirm so I appreciate everyone's help here what a great resource!
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    Black Algae and High Phosphates

    Here are a couple of pictures.. The spots have not spread or changed in over a month and doesn't matter what I hit them with they don't seem to budge.. I am wondering if its something else altogether myself. We have a jandy salt chlorinator and DE Filter. I also just used Pinch a Penny Black...
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    Black Algae and High Phosphates

    I just finished pressure washing (had a 10 foot extension wand with 25 psi adapter). Not sure how long I am supposed to spend over the spot or if that's too much or too little pressure for pebble tec. The algae did not budge but I spent some time whacking at it with the PW. I just poured LC...
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    Black Algae and High Phosphates

    Ok thanks. What does running FC hot mean sorry I am poolilliterate?
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    Black Algae and High Phosphates

    Ok thanks.. Off the charts was it was the max that Pinch a Penny can test for on the paper TDL's 4500 ppm (not sure if that's Phosphates but the printout doesn't indiciate that specifically. There's probably 20 to 25 spots all less than the size of a penny. I do have a pressure washer and pump...
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    Black Algae and High Phosphates

    Hi All, New to forum and looking for some guidance. I recently purchased a home in Florida with a pool and jacuzzi. The local Pinch a Penny has been servicing the pool and due to the back to back hurricanes in October and moving haven't really had a chance to pay much attention to pool. That...