I have been SLAMing my 30000 gal pool for the past couple of days to deal with an algae problem. Cya level is 80, so my goal has been to keep FC at 31. Initial CC level was only 0.5. The first night had chlorine loss of only 1.5 ppm, will repeat the test tonight. My problem is, although the clarity of the water is significantly improved, I still see green algae on the walls. I have been brushing daily, but perhaps not enough and may not be getting hard to reach areas. Without sunlight, it is actually very hard to see which areas need it. My questions are:
1) I have been running my Aquabot the whole time, assuming that would help. Good idea?
2) Shouldn't all the free chlorine be killing the algae on the walls? Why is it still green?
3) When this process is done, is it safe to swim when the FC level is still say in the 20s?
4) I have been resisting the temptation to add an algaecide. Would it help move this process along faster?
Hoping to swim by the weekend!
Thanks for your help,
Jeff
1) I have been running my Aquabot the whole time, assuming that would help. Good idea?
2) Shouldn't all the free chlorine be killing the algae on the walls? Why is it still green?
3) When this process is done, is it safe to swim when the FC level is still say in the 20s?
4) I have been resisting the temptation to add an algaecide. Would it help move this process along faster?
Hoping to swim by the weekend!
Thanks for your help,
Jeff