First SLAM — vacuum question

[toddclare]

I’ve got some persistent CC and didn’t pass the OCLT so here we go!

Don’t see any green, no visible signs, but the OCLT tells me it’s there…

I’ve read all the guidelines and feel comfortable enough with the process. I’ve had my eye on a wall whale and a corner brush so those are on the way here tomorrow.

One question: I’ve got my Polaris pressure side (“Mr. Flowboto”) but no separate vacuum. Okay to use him to do the instructed vacuuming? Standard bag okay or should I grab the sand and silt version?

 

[HermanTX]

One question: I’ve got my Polaris pressure side (“Mr. Flowboto”) but no separate vacuum. Okay to use him to do the instructed vacuuming? Standard bag okay or should I grab the sand and silt version?

That type of vacuum will tend to spread the algae rather than capture it because it can be fine particles. You can try the sand/silt bag. Do you have a hose and manual vacuum. You have a cartridge filter so best to try to brush to have that capture dead algae and then clean the filter when pressure rises.

 

[toddclare]

Excellent. No don’t have a manual but am pondering that. Will use the cartridges and clean them out after. Supposed to rain for the next couple days so planning my attack with that in the mix too

 

[jsygrls]

I’ve had my eye on a wall whale

I've use one for several years and HIGHLY recommend it.

 

[HermanTX]

Excellent. No don’t have a manual but am pondering that. Will use the cartridges and clean them out after. Supposed to rain for the next couple days so planning my attack with that in the mix too

Your pressure side cleaner could also be a source of breeding algae. Remove it and clean it thoroughly - the cleaner itself and the hose, backup valve, etc.
clean any ladders or other items that may float in pool.