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  1. bexter111

    Purple / Indigo algae. Sticking to steps and bottom of pool

    I know it has been over a year, but I wanted to thank you so much for your help. I got my pool under control and I will NOT be using the previous owner's chlorine pucks! I have been having fun with Pool Math and doing everything except covering/uncovering the pool myself. Thanks again! I look...
  2. bexter111

    Purple / Indigo algae. Sticking to steps and bottom of pool

    The road was very purple after cleaning the bottom of the pool and directing it there! I have taken water out using waste and added in water using the hose. Tomorrow I will do some more. We are expecting some rain tonight and I hope that will help my levels some.
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  4. bexter111

    Purple / Indigo algae. Sticking to steps and bottom of pool

    Thank you - you have been most helpful!
  5. bexter111

    Purple / Indigo algae. Sticking to steps and bottom of pool

    OK. I'll look up how to do that. I have a very basic test kit right now. The colour of my pool is exactly like the video/article so copper cyanurate would be the diagnosis for sure. Previous owner showed me the ropes. He loved his chlorine pucks and "shocking" the pool but made no mention...
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  8. bexter111

    Purple / Indigo algae. Sticking to steps and bottom of pool

    Thank you for the article! I know I will not be relying on the pool store in the future, but I do not currently have a test for CYA. At the store it was 150 and 130. According to your article, "This problem is most common in pools that have cyanuric acid levels measuring above 100ppm." The...
  9. bexter111

    Purple / Indigo algae. Sticking to steps and bottom of pool

    I have been doing some homework. I was unable to find any info on here about anything purple! Here are some photos. The first photo is where I brushed the bottom, so it moves around easily. The second and third photos are to show the colour that shows up after it is out of the water. On...
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  13. bexter111

    Purple / Indigo algae. Sticking to steps and bottom of pool

    Hi, I have a new-to-me pool. The previous owner only concerned himself with chlorine levels and as a result left me with a highly chlorinated, extremely acidic pool. He and I added a gigantic bag of baking soda last summer, and I added more 10 days after opening the pool. Just before closing...