Lesson learned this season

[HO249]

In past years, I typically tested chlorine levels every few days and then added liquid chlorine based on the test results. The results weren't always so great. Yellow algae would start to appear after a few days, especially in shady areas. This past season, I started adding small amounts of liquid chlorine every day. I still test for chlorine every few days and make adjustments as necessary. The results of this practice have been great! Our pool is always algae-free since we've followed this practice.

These are sort of non-spectacular results to describe to you folks, but it's worked well for our pool. Highly recommended.

 

[Donldson]

Happy to hear you got your situation figured out. No question, if you suffer from mustard algae (and while that's often misdiagnosed, your description matches it) then you have to stay more on top of things more carefully than a pool that doesn't and this sounds like a reasonable way to do it. I also don't test every day but will often dose daily. As long as you come in to a good groove where things don't get too low or too high (and up to SLAM level is perfectly safe for people and pools) then I think you've found a good system.

Great job!

 

[Texas Splash]

I like the saying, "A pool is like a pet .... it needs to be fed everyday." The exception for us is winter when the water temps fall below 60. Then we can get-by without adding chlorine every day. Maybe every 2-3 days. But in the summer, forget it. I would feed the pool (chlorine) each and every day. Now I have an SWG, so it's a bit easier. Enjoy this fabulous weather we are having. We're in for a couple chilly mornings.