- May 9, 2012
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I am new to this forum but need advice. I have read a great deal on this website, which has been very helpful. Thank you!
Problem 1-I have algae, water has greenish tint.
Problem 2-I purchased a good test kit and my CYA is OTC (off the chart-over 100) so it appears I need to drain the pool to get the CYA down in order to have the shock process work.
Problem 3-I live in the Phoenix AZ area and it is already into the 100 degree temps during the day. I have also researched and it appears a pool should not be drained during this type of heat. The nighttime temps are in the high 60's and low 70's.
Would you recommend I drain the pool anyway since the 100 degree heat cools down at night? I don't want to live with an algae problem all summer and wait until the heat subsides to drain the pool this fall.
Thanks for your help!
Chris
12K gal
cartridge filter
IG/pebble tec
IG pop up cleaning system
2 Emerson 1 hp pumps (I think)
Problem 1-I have algae, water has greenish tint.
Problem 2-I purchased a good test kit and my CYA is OTC (off the chart-over 100) so it appears I need to drain the pool to get the CYA down in order to have the shock process work.
Problem 3-I live in the Phoenix AZ area and it is already into the 100 degree temps during the day. I have also researched and it appears a pool should not be drained during this type of heat. The nighttime temps are in the high 60's and low 70's.
Would you recommend I drain the pool anyway since the 100 degree heat cools down at night? I don't want to live with an algae problem all summer and wait until the heat subsides to drain the pool this fall.
Thanks for your help!
Chris
12K gal
cartridge filter
IG/pebble tec
IG pop up cleaning system
2 Emerson 1 hp pumps (I think)