I've definitely had to brush of algae around the spillway to the skimmer basket, and am noticing possible indications of mustard bloom, and I need some alternatives to clearing it up and keeping it clear.
Tonight's chemical test showed the following:
FC - 8.0
CC - 0
pH = 7.8 (so I added 16oz muriatic acid) (Ground water here is high pH.)
One month ago I definitely had mustard while the CYA was 95; I drained the pool and replaced water to a CYA 45, then shocked the pool for mustard per the current directions (chemicals were done right, but I'm unable to brush to the desired amount).
I'm using trichlor tabs to ensure the FC doesn't drop when I don't notice it and supplementing it with liquid 10% chlorine to keep it above 7.0 - 7.5, but I missed a beat a week ago and let the FC drop to 5.
So, what are my alternatives? My old way can't work any longer as I can't brush multiple times a day and will have to miss daily daily chem testing occasionally. Here's what I see a viable alternatives, but I'll accept other suggestions:
1. Polyquat
2. Remove phospates
3. Hire a pool car company.
Tonight's chemical test showed the following:
FC - 8.0
CC - 0
pH = 7.8 (so I added 16oz muriatic acid) (Ground water here is high pH.)
One month ago I definitely had mustard while the CYA was 95; I drained the pool and replaced water to a CYA 45, then shocked the pool for mustard per the current directions (chemicals were done right, but I'm unable to brush to the desired amount).
I'm using trichlor tabs to ensure the FC doesn't drop when I don't notice it and supplementing it with liquid 10% chlorine to keep it above 7.0 - 7.5, but I missed a beat a week ago and let the FC drop to 5.
So, what are my alternatives? My old way can't work any longer as I can't brush multiple times a day and will have to miss daily daily chem testing occasionally. Here's what I see a viable alternatives, but I'll accept other suggestions:
1. Polyquat
2. Remove phospates
3. Hire a pool car company.