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    Algae Returns with Proper Water Chemistry

    Hello, I changed over to a Hayward SWG around July 4th of this year. Since then, I have had two minor algae outbreaks. Both appear to have happened with water chemistry in the recommended ranges from this site. After the first, I SLAMed and got it cleared up. Now three weeks later, the same...
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    Algae Keeps Coming Back, Even After a SLAM

    Hi everyone, I have an issue that I would like some additional expertise on. I battled this same issue last year as well. To make a long story short, I have had some fine, brownish-green (mostly brown) "stuff" in the the cracks and wrinkles of my pool all summer. It poofs up and disperses...
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    Free Chlorine Testing

    Hello, I have discovered a major difference in my Taylor k-2006 free chlorine test results when compared to numerous other methods. Two days ago, the Taylor kit measured 8.5 but algae had once again started to grow. I took a water sample to two pool stores. Each store tested using their...