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So if you guys look into my past about algae you’ll see pics of stuff on the bottom of my pool. It appeared to be algae but I was In denial. I would complete multiple slams just to have it come back when the chlorine level would drop. I would blame bird droppings , sand from filter ( which I...

I have neglected my pool for a couple weeks. Upon testing I had zero fc. I dumped 2 gallons of shock and I’ll be buying more tomorrow to do a proper slam. I have 2 questions. 1. Will the algae spots come up with less elbow grease once the fc is high ? As of right now it’s hard to scrum away...

So I put the solar cover on and neglected the pool for about a week. Upon uncovering I discovered algae. Looked like mud smudge marks all over bottom. When I vacuumed it up there was some green spots underneath the muddy stuff. I had this problem before last year. Both time my water stayed...

I have a Hayward pump . I was weed whacking and I tore the ground wire off the pump. Does anyone know if this needs a specialty screw ? A certain type of metal ? Or size ? I took pics and i think I see the hole it would go into. Any help would be appreciated. Also I shouldn’t swim in the pool...

I have a sock with cya in it hanging near the return. Can I swim while this is taking place

It’s rained upon rain . I was constantly draining pool . It has been crazy weather . My numbers changed considerably. Here they are and I have a few questions please . Fc 2.5 ( I added 35 oz 12.5 bleach ) already Ta is 50 Cya 20 or Lower I added the whole bottle and still seen dot ( faintly )...

Fc 7.5 Ta 70 Ph 8.0 Cya 50-60 I’m wondering if I should put some acid in to lower the ph

I slammed the pool. I completed the slam. I then did a 24 hour mustard slam. Once my levels come down to normal I see the dust on bottom again. Someone mentioned there could be hidden algae. The only place I can’t see would be here. Is it possible for something to be happening inside the holes...

I know it’s not needed but I was wondering a couple things about using . Is it like cya where it will keep building up in your pool ? What is the downside to using it besides spending extra money. My father in law barely tends to his pool. He breaks all the rules here. He uses algaeside and his...

I built the solar reel from this forum. Just search diy solar reel and you’ll find the post if you are interested. It was very ez to do. Only thing I have to figure out is where to put it when I take it off . I have a deck but it’s only 12 feet wide . The cover is 24 ft wide . It looks like the...

Sorry for amateur hour here. Does high fc alter ph testing ?

I’m slamming my pool right now. I have 2 questions if you guys can help. Is adding water ok or should I avoid if possible? I don’t want to throw the ph off . Also when done slamming , I want to do a mustard algae slam for 24 hours . I’m having a hard time reading the chart . My cya is...

Fc 9 Cc 0 Ta 70 Ph 7.6 Cya 50 I went to pool store and had them check to cross reference my readings . The look on their faces when my fc was at 9 . Lmao . They tried selling me phosphate remover. My phosphate was at 500. I told them no thanks . So I had this problem last year. I...

I bought a solar cover for the pool. Can anyone recommend the best/easiest reel system than I can buy. I have an above ground pool. 24 round.

I have brand new sand . My sand filter fingers have no cracks or anything so it isint sand . Everyday I have been vacuuming up what I think is a combo of bird poop and pollen. Well this morning I vacuumed pool like usual. When I was done I forgot to put the filter on . I got home from work and...

I live in the country . There are birds nests around my home with eggs in them. I don’t have the heart to throw the eggs away. So I deal with bird poop . I know I’m soft I guess lol. But now I’m more worried because I have found chipmunk holes on sides of the pool in 2 spots. Can they ruin the...

After opening the pool to clear water I decided to give it a 24 hour slam just to be on the safe side . The water is cold and nobody swims in it . I run the filter 12 hours a day. I’ve been having alot of the helicopters seeds from trees falling in but I’m diligent about skimmming and keeping...

I have 13,500 gallon pool. My cya Is 60. Can someone please Tell me the mustard algae shock level. ? Can it fade the color of the liner ?

Some may think this is silly but I save a decent amount of money. It’s not as easy but it’s not that hard either . I buy 5 gallon carboys . They’re 12.5%. I then put them into manageable containers. I use a table I built and a deep fry oil funnel .

I want to start a slam and this is my ph

Can this test be performed accurately if all the trees in my backyard are dropping the helicopter seeds like crazy ? By morning my skimmer will be full and sucking air .

Last year I thought I was plagued with algae. I’m starting to think it’s something else. Let me explain. I kept getting streaks of mud and small dots on the pool floor. Never on the ladder , filter , or sides of pool. To remedy my algae issue I drained half the pool to lower cya. It’s now at...

I’ve struggled with algae last year . I was maintaining all my levels to the best I could. I never had green water but green spots on bottom I would have to brush. Should I add a polyquat to my routine ? Is it toxic ?

Last year I had an algae problem. This year I’m hoping it doesn’t happen again. I’m considering buying a new ladder. Maybe that’s overthinking it. So here’s my results. Do I have to do anything ? FC-13 CC-0 CH-150 TA-80 CYA- 50 maybe 60 range Ph- like 7.4 to 7.8 range

Can I use last years regents from tf-100 kit. I bought it late in the season. The r0870 powder is still good looking . Their is no dates I can see on the bottles

I’m going to open my pool next weekend . I peaked under the cover and the water looks crystal clear 😊. I emptied my sand filter last year and the filter will have new sand . After I test the water - as long as my numbers, I’m thinking especially the cc is all with normal ranges is there any...

I was just clearing leaves and water off the top of winter cover ( I live in ny ) . I noticed to holes about a quarter in size . I peaked inside and seen a tiny amount of leaves . Water was clear . I tested and it’s at Fc 11 Cc 0 Should I buy a new cover or just roll with it like this until...

I’ve closed and covered my pool today . It was very sad lol. I was plagued with brown looking algea dead or alive coming out of my sand filter . After I disconnected everything and covered the pool I looked inside the filter . I forgot to take a pic but it looked like chunks of chewed and...

Ever since following the program here and reading and learning and doing everything I’m supposed too something isint right. I vaccume the pool every day. And overnight I wake up to stuff all over the bottom of the pool. It passes the overnight chlorine loss test. I’ve never once tested positive...

Will quarters in the bottom of a concrete pool cause any harm . I’m trying to clean a public pool and I’m afraid I don’t find them all . Serious question . Thanks guys