Algaecide help please!!
- Thread starter kbranford
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,049
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
Unfortunately, everything you've done thus far is probably hurting you. 
Tabs, algaecides, and shock products will not kill and remove algae. That can only be done with the proper amount of liquid chlorine and it must be balanced to the stabilizer level (CYA) accordingly. We follow the SLAM Process to kill/remove algae.
But now you may have other issues with the products you've added. The remedy is proper at-home water testing. Do you have a TF-100/Pro-Series test kit? A Taylor K-2006C kit perhaps? If not, you really must get one of those first. Everything you do, and the advice received here at TFP, is based on accurate numbers from one of those kits.
Keep in mind that if your water is complicated by algaecides that have copper or a high CYA level, a water exchange to some degree may be your best and first option. But with a full set of accurate water test results we can help.
Unfortunately, everything you've done thus far is probably hurting you. Tabs, algaecides, and shock products will not kill and remove algae. That can only be done with the proper amount of liquid chlorine and it must be balanced to the stabilizer level (CYA) accordingly. We follow the SLAM Process to kill/remove algae.But now you may have other issues with the products you've added. The remedy is proper at-home water testing. Do you have a TF-100/Pro-Series test kit? A Taylor K-2006C kit perhaps? If not, you really must get one of those first. Everything you do, and the advice received here at TFP, is based on accurate numbers from one of those kits.
Keep in mind that if your water is complicated by algaecides that have copper or a high CYA level, a water exchange to some degree may be your best and first option. But with a full set of accurate water test results we can help.
I would drain it and start over following the guidelines recommended here on TFP.
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Pool Care Basics
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Thank you so much for your quick response. I unfortunately do not have either test kit but I did order the tf-100, it should be here Saturday. Until then what should I do? I run the filter 24/7. Should I start to vacuum to waste and add water or wait to know levels ? Ugh so frustrated with myself for just dumping all that Crud in.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,314
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Get one of the kits we recommend. Link-.>Test Kits Compared
Go to wal mart and get 10 gallons of liquid chlorine. "Pool Essentials Liquid Chlorine."
While you are waiting for the kit:
This is what TFP pools look like. Link-->How Clear is TFP Clear?
Go to wal mart and get 10 gallons of liquid chlorine. "Pool Essentials Liquid Chlorine."
While you are waiting for the kit:
- Add 1/2 a gallon per DAY of liquid chlorine until the test kit arrives. Nothing Else.
- Download pool math. It is a tool that will help you with chemical additions. Link-->PoolMath
- Configure pool math for your pool, 14,000 gallons. Use your TFP login/password. In the config, enable sharing with TFP...that way we can see your results.
- Post pictures of the pool and equipment so we can see the condition of the water and your equipment.
This is what TFP pools look like. Link-->How Clear is TFP Clear?
Ok I’ll head out shortly and get that going. Appreciate all the info and help.Get one of the kits we recommend. Link-.>Test Kits Compared
Go to wal mart and get 10 gallons of liquid chlorine. "Pool Essentials Liquid Chlorine."
While you are waiting for the kit:
When the kit arrives, Post a full set of results. FC, CC, pH, TA, CH, CYA.
- Add 1/2 a gallon per DAY of liquid chlorine until the test kit arrives. Nothing Else.
- Download pool math. It is a tool that will help you with chemical additions. Link-->PoolMath
- Configure pool math for your pool, 14,000 gallons. Use your TFP login/password. In the config, enable sharing with TFP...that way we can see your results.
- Post pictures of the pool and equipment so we can see the condition of the water and your equipment.
This is what TFP pools look like. Link-->How Clear is TFP Clear?
Thank you so much for your quick response. I unfortunately do not have either test kit but I did order the tf-100, it should be here Saturday. Until then what should I do? I run the filter 24/7. Should I start to vacuum to waste and add water or wait to know levels ? Ugh so frustrated with myself for just dumping all that Crud in.Welcome to TFP!
But now you may have other issues with the products you've added. The remedy is proper at-home water testing. Do you have a TF-100/Pro-Series test kit? A Taylor K-2006C kit perhaps? If not, you really must get one of those first. Everything you do, and the advice received here at TFP, is based on accurate numbers from one of those kits.
Keep in mind that if your water is complicated by algaecides that have copper or a high CYA level, a water exchange to some degree may be your best and first option. But with a full set of accurate water test results we can help.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,314
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
You can run the filter, just watch the pressures. Clean the filter, note clean pressure. When pressure rises 25%, clean again.
You can vacuum to waste, and BRUSH. All will help.
You can vacuum to waste, and BRUSH. All will help.
Pressure gauge is not working. Reads zero at all times. Waiting on response on how to replace or fix.