I have algae under the drain cap and want to remove it because I cannot get it with the brush or even a paintbrush. Can I remove the cap with out effecting the vinyl liner seal? The cap looks separate from where the drain seals to the liner. Obviously I would turn off the pump before trying to clean it. Or any other suggestions. I have the pool well above shock level and it is not eating away the green algae. Thanks
Haward plastic drain. Is the cap on it removable?
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If you're talking about the drain cover/grate, it's separate from the actual drain fitting and can safely be removed. There should be a couple of screws holding it in place.
Is there a better way to kill the algae, then removing the cover underwater upsidedown? CYA is 30 what target level should take care of it? Thanks
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doublewide6 said:
Maybe your valves are set in such a way that no water is being drawn through that drain?
Dan
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Going through the shock process should take care of it. See Bama's signature (above) for the pool school link.
Dan
Dan
Thanks for the suggestions. I shocked and it did not clear up, so I went down swimming with my screwdriver and brushed under the cap.
When you say "shocked" the pool. Did you use a bag of shock or did you do the shock process and pass your OCLT test. If you don't know what I mean, read the pool school. There is a link in the upper right corner of this page... here's another LINK
I used bleach to shock to a target of 20 and Passed the OCLT last night. I don't know why I got algae I have been keeping my FC high 5-7 range until I get my CYA above 30. I had a few spots where I saw algae developing, so I decided that had to meet the 3 requirements of shocking to move past the algae stage. Everything looks great I just hope it holds up. Thanks