I'm trying to determine what kind (if any) algae in my pool. My water is crystal clear but I've noticed that when I brush the bottom and steps I get clouds of green dust that kick up. I also recently washed out our cartridge filter and it was greener than I've ever seen it.
I should note that I did an iron stain treatment over the winter so I had no FC but I used a Polyquat 60 through the process and a good amount of sequestering agent (and a Culator) to allow me to really bring my chlorine levels back up into check shortly after. I have been back to my regular maintenance of liquid chlorine in the pool now for about a month. At no point was my water ever green just cloudy.
Is there a good way to determine if it is algae or possibly pollen (our oaks are in full bloom here in FL)? Today I have a FC of 8.5 with a CC of 0, does that mean I don't have an issue? Or do I need to do an overnight FC test to see what really is going on?
Today's readings
FC - 8.5
CC - 0
PH - 7.5
TA - 90
CYA - 55
The pool has been shocked about twice since I have done the stain treatment. I should note that the color of my pool finish is a blue/brown so it's difficult to see if there is stuff sitting on the bottom.
Thanks
Dennis
I should note that I did an iron stain treatment over the winter so I had no FC but I used a Polyquat 60 through the process and a good amount of sequestering agent (and a Culator) to allow me to really bring my chlorine levels back up into check shortly after. I have been back to my regular maintenance of liquid chlorine in the pool now for about a month. At no point was my water ever green just cloudy.
Is there a good way to determine if it is algae or possibly pollen (our oaks are in full bloom here in FL)? Today I have a FC of 8.5 with a CC of 0, does that mean I don't have an issue? Or do I need to do an overnight FC test to see what really is going on?
Today's readings
FC - 8.5
CC - 0
PH - 7.5
TA - 90
CYA - 55
The pool has been shocked about twice since I have done the stain treatment. I should note that the color of my pool finish is a blue/brown so it's difficult to see if there is stuff sitting on the bottom.
Thanks
Dennis