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I could use some thoughts on places algae can hide that I'm not thinking of. I've found the stuff in the liner flaps and cleaned it. I bleached the skimmer door, frame, and insides down. I've cleaned the drain ports. The ladder has been removed, bleached and dried, and the sand filter has been deep cleaned. I still can't pass an OCLT. I feel like I'm missing something but there's really nothing left...
 
Mdragger88 said:
Those intex hoses have the ridges - or vac hose etc.
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Oh my. It's been staring us in the face this whole time. 🤦‍♂️

Take them off and fill them with 50/50 bleach. Swish and swirl them and let them sit for a while. Swish and swirl them again before emptying and hosing out.
 
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CarverGirl said:
Thanks....when I asked last week about taking off the hoses I was told it's not necessary. Bah! LOL
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It usually isn't, but it's the only stone left unturned. Last time the flaps were still an issue and should have been the end of it.
 
CarverGirl said:
Thanks....when I asked last week about taking off the hoses I was told it's not necessary. Bah! LOL
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U never know- my intex automatic pool cleaner used those hoses & it would sit on top of the water & not be completely full of water (have an Air pocket)so stuff could grow- some other pressure side cleaners have this issue too. Worth a check at this point.
 
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Mdragger88 said:
U never know- my intex automatic pool cleaner used those hoses & it would sit on top of the water & not be completely full of water (have an Air pocket)so stuff could grow- some other pressure side cleaners have this issue too. Worth a check at this point.
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I have four Intex hoses: 1) skimmer to pump 2) pump to sand filter 3) sand filter to SWCG 4) SWCG to pool. Should I remove all and soak and shake? I'm not sure how they could have any air given my flow rate, but I will do it. My actual vacuum hose/brush has been bleached after every use.
 
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I dunno what the temp is like where u are in Ohio but here we are having a heat wave - our real feel temp is 108 in the shade! That will definitely chew through some chlorine during the day. Try not to get too discouraged. I have a feeling after releasing the seam goop The chlorine demand increased a bit as a well but hopefully u r past that hiccup now.
Here’s to passing your OCLT 🍻! Fingers crossed 🤞
 
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The days have been super hot. Getting some relief for the next week. I just though the seam goop should've cleared by now. Thanks for the encouragement and advice!
 
Pv2 said:
how old are your testing chemicals? I had a little issue I think it was last year. couldn't pass ocl test until I got new testing chemicals. :scratch:
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I bought fresh chemicals in March and June. (y)
 
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CarverGirl said:
Is there something I'm missing to match the time from my app to my logs here?
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When u click the link on your profile here are they in the future?
There was some discussion in the past about why this happens- don’t remember the reason except for time zone differences.
 
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