Algae won’t go away

[johnnyleo11]

The test kit comes with a cheat sheet to tell which chemical needs to go in the vial.

Speedstir will be your best friend so you no longer have to shake/stir up samples.

 

[cledee]

I remember getting test results of 150 CYA and the pool store telling me, "The levels look good! keep shocking and bring a water sample in 2 days.".

I spent a lot of money, and no swimming. Last year, I spent little money and a lot of swimming. We are off to a great start this year again, we started swimming 2 weeks ago and we will go to mid October.

Don't put any other chemical except what you actually need. You need liquid chlorine, acid, sometimes Borax, sometimes Baking soda. Polysquat Algaecide 60, if you are doing a metal treatment.

Pucks are not bad, they are only misused. My stabilizer level is 30 right now. I can use pucks for a week or so and be okay and then switch to liquid. That's why getting your own test kit is important. I know how each chemical will affect the levels of the pool.

 

[Jim1590]

Yes, I typically use the pucks in the chlorine floater. I just ordered a kit and it will be here Monday so hopefully by then I have the pool re-leveled and filling up. Is HTH a terrible brand to use for the pucks ?

I was new to this group last summer and have a very similar pool to yours. I used the pucks and granulated shock. After doing all the testing and learning a lot here, I use liquid chlorine bleach and don't even purchase the pucks. I keep a few bags of the granulated shock for emergencies, but stick with daily testing and adding bleach. Just know how to do the match for how many ounces to add.

The Pool Math app works well for that.

Also, add your pool and test kit info to your signature. Helps the experts help you faster instead of waiting for you to get back with information.

 

[rweiler994]

Are these test pretty self-explanatory and easy to use?

I had never used anything besides test strips, and I got accurate results on my first try using the directions right on the lid of the box, I have the Taylor 2006+Salt kit since I use a SWCG.