Pollen or Algae

[cruiser310]

Moved from HERE

I would also increase your FC to around 10-12 all day today until bed time

I'm just curious why you are recommending the 10-12 range for FC? It is not a slam level with a CYA of 70, but is that a high enough level to ward off a possible upcoming algea outbreak? I'm asking because I think I may be in a similar situation as the OP with either an algea or dust/pollen issue and am noticing a very slight turquoise tint to the water which I'm hoping is just from my faded liner.

thanks,

 

[Texas Splash]

I'm just curious why you are recommending the 10-12 range for FC?

A judgement call on my part based on what the OP in the other thread had been through. Not just because of the suspected pollen issue, but mostly by allowing the FC to fall below the minimum range. The OCLT was also performed at a very low level. While their target FC is a 5 for their salt pool, while the target for a non-salt pool is 8-10. When a pool FC is allowed to drop that low fro so long, giving it a few hours of boost "may" help to avert a SLAM. Rather than jump the gun rigth away and suggest a SLAM, in that other scenario I felt the water could use a few hours of additional chlorine followed by another OCLT.

 

[Texas Splash]

Since each scenario is unique based on owner testing, location, water source, etc, a scenario can require a slightly tailored approach. In your case, I would also recommend posting a full set of test results and alsoa pic of the water since you mentioned turquoise. You appear to have a non-salt pool, but if you have added anything else to the water other than chlorine/bleach, let us know.

 

[Jnet]

I get a ton of organics in my pool and I agree with Texas Splash. I sometimes get a hint of cloudy water when my SWG falls a bit short. I boost to about 13-15 ppm with LC for a day or two. Clears it right up. This might happen twice a year and the rest of the year the water sparkles.