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  1. ckendalls

    MUSTARD ALGAE!!!!

    I had to resort to the mustard slam recently as a SLAM a while back didn’t hold even though I passed the tests. Never saw any algae though. Just chlorine consumption and a hint of cloudy water. Once whatever it was capitulated, it took a good while for my Fc to drift back down from mustard...
  2. ckendalls

    Paver joints a riskier source of algae?

    These are my usual ranges FC and pH taken at least twice daily morning and late day. TA every other day or so, Other numbers less frequently. FC 3.5-5.5 pH 7.5-7.8 TA 50-70 CH 425-475 CYA. 40 Borate 45 with liquid titration test Salt 3200 Water temp 82-90 This morning...
  3. ckendalls

    Paver joints a riskier source of algae?

    Just curious if the experts in this TFP community think paver joints are a higher risk for seeding algae in pools. We have a screen enclosed pool with a paver deck. Some of the joints are a bit black (with moss?) even though sealer was used and I hit them with bleach from time to time. I’ve...