Test results (leslie Pool supply)
FC: 0
CH: 520
CYA: 150
TA: 120
PH: 8
ACid Demand: 3
TDS: 2000
phosphates: 500
The problem: currently slight yellow algae growth on walls and skimmer intake area. On and off for years. I get it "cleared" but it comes back regularly. currently about 103F outside in daytime and 75F at night.
History: built in 2011. SWG originally, converted to chlorine 1 yr ago. Using trichlor tabs and cal-hypo (73%) powder to shock when yellow (advice per leslie's). Pool was drained and acid washed in March 2016. Still using original filter. The cost of the replacement filter is like $800 (i'm not joking. Its literally the most expensive one possible). I believe I will be buying a brand new filter system: either a sand filter or a more reasonable to replace cartridge filter (I have researched some that are the appropriate size but the replacement filters are much more reasonable. still pentair)
I found this sight a few weeks ago.
what I think I know from the research on the threads here:
I have ordered the TF-100 kit.
I understand that the CYA is too high as well as the CH and TDS. This will need a full/partial drain.
I plan on doing the trouble free pool system with liquid chlorine if I can.
Questions:
How do I get this back on track?
In what order do I: Shock, drain, replace filter system?
should i slam this sucker before I drain (not sure if even possilbe with CYA so high)
do i dare get a new filter with the water contaminated?
will I ever get the current filter clean enough to get rid of the algae?
How do I drain in this awful heat without damaging my plaster?
At what level should somoene in AZ climate have their CYA, CH and TDS
tap water has TDS of 500 here to begin with
Should I go with a newer cartridge or try out the sand filter?
I have 4 kids
Pool is used 95% in the daytime
I have a desert wash (open field) behind my house
no water restrictions
I know its a lot of info and questions but I tried to keep the info tight and complete. Please help me out. Its killing me here.
FC: 0
CH: 520
CYA: 150
TA: 120
PH: 8
ACid Demand: 3
TDS: 2000
phosphates: 500
The problem: currently slight yellow algae growth on walls and skimmer intake area. On and off for years. I get it "cleared" but it comes back regularly. currently about 103F outside in daytime and 75F at night.
History: built in 2011. SWG originally, converted to chlorine 1 yr ago. Using trichlor tabs and cal-hypo (73%) powder to shock when yellow (advice per leslie's). Pool was drained and acid washed in March 2016. Still using original filter. The cost of the replacement filter is like $800 (i'm not joking. Its literally the most expensive one possible). I believe I will be buying a brand new filter system: either a sand filter or a more reasonable to replace cartridge filter (I have researched some that are the appropriate size but the replacement filters are much more reasonable. still pentair)
I found this sight a few weeks ago.
what I think I know from the research on the threads here:
I have ordered the TF-100 kit.
I understand that the CYA is too high as well as the CH and TDS. This will need a full/partial drain.
I plan on doing the trouble free pool system with liquid chlorine if I can.
Questions:
How do I get this back on track?
In what order do I: Shock, drain, replace filter system?
should i slam this sucker before I drain (not sure if even possilbe with CYA so high)
do i dare get a new filter with the water contaminated?
will I ever get the current filter clean enough to get rid of the algae?
How do I drain in this awful heat without damaging my plaster?
At what level should somoene in AZ climate have their CYA, CH and TDS
tap water has TDS of 500 here to begin with
Should I go with a newer cartridge or try out the sand filter?
I have 4 kids
Pool is used 95% in the daytime
I have a desert wash (open field) behind my house
no water restrictions
I know its a lot of info and questions but I tried to keep the info tight and complete. Please help me out. Its killing me here.