Wobblerlorri
Bronze Supporter
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2,010
- Pool Size
- 4024
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
no, just a regular SLAM. since it's already on the way down, going to try the AA, and then if that fails, I guess bring it all the way back up and try that... the pool store taking a look at what I brought in and saying it was rust without a doubt caused me to question everything.Did you ever try the mustard algae protocol?
eh since i'm still at 12.5 maybe i'll just bring it up to 35 now and see what it does.
right, I'm just drifting down from the last SLAM. going to bring it back up to the mustard level tonight.Don't take shortcuts. Start with a regular SLAM Process, do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test to make sure your FC is holding, then when you pass the Three Criteria do the mustard SLAM. A lot of what TFP is about is consistency and accuracy.
Unfortunately, you were advised to keep scrubbing & scraping long after your initial efforts didn't work. I would never use anything more abrasive than a 3M scrubbing pad, and not for aggressive or prolonged scrubbing. What you are doing is seeking a remedy without knowing what the problem is. At this juncture, I would take the frame from the pool cleaner to a commercial laboratory for analysis of the spots. You may have something that is beyond the scope of typical pool testing. In the meantime, you might try some oxalic acid, which is effective for removing stains caused by greasy/oily substances. As for the cut in your liner, I can't tell the size or location from the picture, but It appears to be repairable. I would attempt a patch before replacement. Good luck.Managed to rip my liner scrubbing this stuff. Throwing in the towel until the pool guy comes Wednesday.