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    Black Algae (I think) on water line of Pebble Tec raised Bond Beam

    I just sprayed a small section of the pool water line with the liquid chlorine mixture and scrubbed a little and it worked! The black scum is definitely coming off! It's going to take a bit more elbow grease when it cools down outside enough for me to handle it :-) but so happy this solution...
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    Storage of Pool Chemicals

    I am looking into getting a Deck Box to keep pool chemicals and supplies in for outside. Can someone tell me if storing pool chemicals outside in the Arizona heat is a bad idea? I would be looking to store Chlorine tabs, liquid chlorine, acid, test kit, etc. Thanks!
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    Black Algae (I think) on water line of Pebble Tec raised Bond Beam

    Thank you for the good information. This black line is only on the pebble tec bond beam so I'm concerned about how to actually scrub it off. I have a wire brush that I've just tried to scrub it with but doesn't seem to work. Should I try to spray on a bleach/water mixture and scrub it again...
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    Black Algae (I think) on water line of Pebble Tec raised Bond Beam

    Thank you for the reply. I actually only have a basic kit so I can take my water to the local pool store to have it fully tested and post results later today. In regards to the location, yes it is ONLY at the water line. I do not see a build up or discoloration anywhere else on the pool. I...
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    Black Algae (I think) on water line of Pebble Tec raised Bond Beam

    Hello! This is my first post on this site so hopefully I will give the correct information and background in order to get some help with a potential algae problem I have. I just moved into my house about 4 months ago and the house had a pool that was built in 2008. The pool was in good shape...
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    Looking forward to learning more!

    I am a new pool owner in Chandler, Arizona but had a pool growing up that was maintained by my parents. I've received quite a bit of advice from them since I bought this house but they don't have all the answers. I've been doing quite a bit of searching for issues with my pool as well as...