Copper fan

[yowsa52]

I had an algae problem. I kept my chlorine over 10 ppm. I still had algae. I added copper sulfate at one cup per 16,000 gallons and tested at 0.4 ppm. My pool is slightly acidic at 7.0 and now my chlorine is at 1 ppm. I haven't had algae in two months. I am a copper sulfate convert. Since then I have added Boric Acid to get to 50 ppm. The Boric Acid supposedly wont dissipate and to get to 50 ppm took 45 lbs with my 36k gallon pool. I am on my 3rd 50 lb bucket of chlorine at $250 each for the the summer. I 50lb bucket should have lasted all summer.
The mustard algae is still algae and when it dies the algae bodies are like fine sand and stop up the pool filter in addition to daily scrubbing of the walls to remove the algae.
I have read chlorine does not work well at temperatures above 65 F. I live in Texas. Since the algae is under control I have since added CYA and adjust it since.
I AM A COPPER CONVERT.

 

[JohnT]

I had an algae problem. I kept my chlorine over 10 ppm. I still had algae. I added copper sulfate at one cup per 16,000 gallons and tested at 0.4 ppm. My pool is slightly acidic at 7.0 and now my chlorine is at 1 ppm. I haven't had algae in two months. I am a copper sulfate convert. Since then I have added Boric Acid to get to 50 ppm. The Boric Acid supposedly wont dissipate and to get to 50 ppm took 45 lbs with my 36k gallon pool. I am on my 3rd 50 lb bucket of chlorine at $250 each for the the summer. I 50lb bucket should have lasted all summer.
The mustard algae is still algae and when it dies the algae bodies are like fine sand and stop up the pool filter in addition to daily scrubbing of the walls to remove the algae.
I have read chlorine does not work well at temperatures above 65 F. I live in Texas. Since the algae is under control I have since added CYA and adjust it since.
I AM A COPPER CONVERT.

Welcome to TFP!

As you’ve seen, copper is a great algaecide. But unfortunately it is a terrible pool sanitizer. It stains bathers hair and permanently discolors pool surfaces, but worse, it doesn’t prevent transfer of the pathogens in the water between swimmers. It hides inadequate sanitation and makes your pool unsafe.

 

[JamesW]

I AM A COPPER CONVERT.

If you like copper, you might want to consider the magic sponge, enzymes, aluminum, silver, persulfate, monopersulfate, 7 other types of algaecide, floc, clarifier, shock etc.

They are all available at your local pool store except maybe the sponge.

The pool store will also test your water and tell you what you need for free.

The cost is only about $250.00 per week.

 

[JamesW]

 

[Donldson]

Darn, I thought I was clicking on something about a ceiling fan with a copper finish...

 

[JamesW]

my 36k gallon pool. I am on my 3rd 50 lb bucket of chlorine

What type of chlorine?



If trichlor tabs, your CYA will be at least 277.

Can you post all of your readings?

 

[JamesW]

36 lbs of trichlor in a 36,000 gallon pool will:

Raise fc by 110 ppm.

Raise CYA by 67 ppm.

Raise salt by 90 ppm.

Lower TA by 77 ppm.

You need 1.14 lb baking soda per lb of trichlor to offset the TA loss.

For example, if you use 7 tabs, that is about 49 oz of trichlor or about 3 pounds.

This will require adding 3.5 pounds of baking soda to offset the TA loss due to the tabs.

150 lbs of trichlor in a 36,000 gallon pool will:

Raise fc by 458 ppm.

Raise CYA by 279 ppm.

Raise salt by 375 ppm.

Lower TA by 321 ppm.