A friend uses this, why exactly does it do

[mbarrett]

A friend uses this chemical in their pool once a week .
Anything I should warn them about? They don't do tfp and use tablets with 5% copper sulfate. It's a slow process to convert them haha.

 

[Richard320]

It's an algaecide. While it may work, it also depletes free chlorine a little.

The copper and the CYA in the pucks is more worrisome. Maybe they like green hair?

 

[JamesW]

That type of algaecide is foamy and it makes the water smell funny.

 

[mbarrett]

When we bought our house we found a few unused tablets that had copper in them and I threw them out.. same brand they use. I'll let them know and see how that conversation goes. Tradition is hard to overcome. Thx for the quick input.

They use guess strips and a few other pool store products so I'll see if I can change their ways.

I plan to test their pool with tf100 at some point and maybe that will be the turning point.

 

[Richard320]

When we bought our house we found a few unused tablets that had copper in them and I threw them out.. same brand they use. I'll let them know and see how that conversation goes. Tradition is hard to overcome. Thx for the quick input.

They use guess strips and a few other pool store products so I'll see if I can change their ways.

I plan to test their pool with tf100 at some point and maybe that will be the turning point.

The turning point will be in late August when the pool turns green and they spent $400 at the pool store and it still is murky looking. When that happens, invite them to come cool off in your crystal clear odorless pool. Before then you're just wasting your breath.

 

[drywall guy]

I agree with Richard320....dont wast your time. Been there done that

 

[duraleigh]

You are likely to get that 1,000 yard stare as they say, "Thanks" and ignore you completely. Let your pool be your example.

 

[funandsun]

This is so true.