Hi all,
I've been reading loads on the TFP forum and thought it was not only time to say "Hi" but also ask for some help as I'm clearly getting something wrong somewhere...
I setup my pool in 2018 so I'm in my third year. The pool is an 'above' ground pool of 8x4m using a saltwater treatment system. I'm located in France which sadly means some of the pool testing equipment you guys recommend isn't easily available out here...
Back to the problem then : I'm constantly having a "dirt" issue in the pool. It feels like dirt (not slimy) though it disappears when you touch it (very fine dusting).
I've been thinking its mustard algae from the beginning but apart from a slight brown/dirt colour, it is not at all a yellowish/brown and is all over the base of the pool with a main concentration in the center of the pool.
I've tried cleaning it (to waste) but the next day it looks identical, I've recently started putting some cleaning socks in the skimmer and they are coming out incredibly dirty...
Here are a few photos of the situation:
That being all said, I have just ordered a pool tester / photometer with PH, CYA, DPD 1 & DPD 3 tablets so I can test the PH, CYA, FC and CC.
I've also orderd the Taylor K-1515-A 21,26gm FAS-DPD kit.
Sadly because of the current global situation, I may be waiting a few weeks to get this all delivered.
As for my current readings, my pH is approx 7.2, I honestly can't read the chlorine colour so I'm saying its 0-0.5 (I've just upped the filtration time which means my electrosis machine is going to run for longer)
An idea of what my issue could be ? I'm looking forward to being able to accurately read the FC, CC & etc when I get the kit...
Best to all,
John.
I've been reading loads on the TFP forum and thought it was not only time to say "Hi" but also ask for some help as I'm clearly getting something wrong somewhere...
I setup my pool in 2018 so I'm in my third year. The pool is an 'above' ground pool of 8x4m using a saltwater treatment system. I'm located in France which sadly means some of the pool testing equipment you guys recommend isn't easily available out here...
Back to the problem then : I'm constantly having a "dirt" issue in the pool. It feels like dirt (not slimy) though it disappears when you touch it (very fine dusting).
I've been thinking its mustard algae from the beginning but apart from a slight brown/dirt colour, it is not at all a yellowish/brown and is all over the base of the pool with a main concentration in the center of the pool.
I've tried cleaning it (to waste) but the next day it looks identical, I've recently started putting some cleaning socks in the skimmer and they are coming out incredibly dirty...
Here are a few photos of the situation:
That being all said, I have just ordered a pool tester / photometer with PH, CYA, DPD 1 & DPD 3 tablets so I can test the PH, CYA, FC and CC.
I've also orderd the Taylor K-1515-A 21,26gm FAS-DPD kit.
Sadly because of the current global situation, I may be waiting a few weeks to get this all delivered.
As for my current readings, my pH is approx 7.2, I honestly can't read the chlorine colour so I'm saying its 0-0.5 (I've just upped the filtration time which means my electrosis machine is going to run for longer)
An idea of what my issue could be ? I'm looking forward to being able to accurately read the FC, CC & etc when I get the kit...
Best to all,
John.