Chlorine and ph level ok but I have to vacuum algae out every single day! It's driving me insane! how can I get rid of this problem?
algae on the pool floor.
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There is a solution to this problem, but first...
There is a solution to this problem, but first...
Stating that chlorine and pH are "OK" is not enough to go on. Practicing the TFP method begins with quantifiable numbers from test results. What are you using to test with and can you post any numbers?
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Can you post a full set of numbers?
What test are you using?
What does your water look like?
Can you post a full set of numbers?
What test are you using?
What does your water look like?
Welcome! 
What the pool store or the bottle of test strips says is "Okay" for Chlorine might not be. In fact, if you have algae, it's not. There is no absolutely right chlorine level. It's the ratio of chlorine to stabilizer. Shorthand here is FC/CYA ratio. If you've been chlorinating with pucks or powders, it's probably that your stabilizer level is too high, which keeps the chlorine from killing the algae before it can reproduce.
Just accept that you'll have to invest in a proper test kit. It's a onetime expense, plus annual refills which are cheaper. Then accept that the pool store doesn't make money giving you good advice, they make their money selling you chemicals. Then immerse yourself in pool school until you feel like this :dizzy:
ABCs, Recommended Chemicals, Defeating Algae are all good places to start.
When it seems to overwhelming, go look at some interesting pictures. You'll find some in Inspirational Threads. Start at the last page and work backwards if you want to see more recent ones. While your pool isn't a swamp yet, it will be soon if you don;t take control.
Kill it.
What the pool store or the bottle of test strips says is "Okay" for Chlorine might not be. In fact, if you have algae, it's not. There is no absolutely right chlorine level. It's the ratio of chlorine to stabilizer. Shorthand here is FC/CYA ratio. If you've been chlorinating with pucks or powders, it's probably that your stabilizer level is too high, which keeps the chlorine from killing the algae before it can reproduce.
Just accept that you'll have to invest in a proper test kit. It's a onetime expense, plus annual refills which are cheaper. Then accept that the pool store doesn't make money giving you good advice, they make their money selling you chemicals. Then immerse yourself in pool school until you feel like this :dizzy:
ABCs, Recommended Chemicals, Defeating Algae are all good places to start.
When it seems to overwhelming, go look at some interesting pictures. You'll find some in Inspirational Threads. Start at the last page and work backwards if you want to see more recent ones. While your pool isn't a swamp yet, it will be soon if you don;t take control.
You will need to order a test kit then. The TF100 ships from NC so you should get it quick.
Hayward vari-flo filter with superflo performance pump with auto chlorinator. Hayward thru the wall skimmer. aqua chem test kit.
Repeating for emphasis. This is the first concept I would focus on learning. Understanding it will prevent your pool from getting algae or other forms of organic contamination. See [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]Richard320 said:
Also recommend getting one of the Recommended Test Kits. I use the TF-100 because it's the best value and they have a freshness guarantee. You can order it here: TFTestkits.net. The kit ships from NC and they ship fast. Being in AL, you should have it in your hands in 1-2 days with normal shipping. It contains all the testing materials that you will need to test for, including the all-important FAS-DPD chlorine test which is the ticket to entry for practicing our methods and ridding your pool of algae.
I just purchased my test kit TF-100. Until then vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. Thanks for your help. Is their any thing else to do until I get my test kit?
Learn all you can! It is a lot but once you get it down you will never look back! These folks are amazing and they make it so easy and you will love your pool.
This will all make sense before you know it.I got my test kit today now trying how to use it. What is the best stabilizer to use?
Anything that is 99% cyanuric acid or better. The stuff Walmart sells is pretty highly regarded. So is the stuff at Lowes.
DaninFLA
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your stabilizer is most likely too high...run a full set of tests with your kit and post them all here for input on next steps. do not add anything right now with the exception of chlorine
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