Seen floating above my skimmer

[brunoforestier]

Can anyone identify what this is?

In the past 11 days, I have twice done a partial (40%) drain and refill of my pool, so I'm wondering if this is some kind of algae (or something?) buildup. My pool water otherwise looks fine. I haven't added chemicals yet - I have a broken glass problem that I have also just posted about moments ago...

 

[Texas Splash]

That is an odd look. Can you give us a few more details such as:
- Why did you need to exchange water (high CYA, CH, etc)?
- Do you recall what chemicals or products were added last winter at closing?
- Can you post a full set of water test results?

It would also help to know more about yoru pool and equipment in your signature. With all of that info, it should help.

 

[brunoforestier]

I'm doing another drain (high CYA, last measured at 95 after last refill), so I'm not bothering with water testing for a while (doing a slow drain that takes days due to draining issues on my property).

Upon more inspection, my theory is these are spider webs floating around and collecting near the skimmer. I get a lot of spiders in the pool room and many drown in the pool water.

I'll report back after I'm done with my draining escapades!

 

[Texas Splash]

Upon more inspection, my theory is these are spider webs floating around and collecting near the skimmer.

Yikes!

 

[brunoforestier]

I'm still not sure what to make of this, and after doing some partial drains and refills, I still see the same look as the original photo from May 4.

I've got pretty decent water quality at the moment:

4.2 FC
7.8 pH (aiming to lower that with MA)
110 TA
180 CH
10 CYA (estimated, not sure how to measure under 30)

 

[Berger82]

Can anyone identify what this is?

In the past 11 days, I have twice done a partial (40%) drain and refill of my pool, so I'm wondering if this is some kind of algae (or something?) buildup. My pool water otherwise looks fine. I haven't added chemicals yet - I have a broken glass problem that I have also just posted about moments ago...

I've had that in my skimmer before as well. No idea what it is but goes away after a day or so.

 

[brunoforestier]

Yeah, this went away after several days -- no specific action was taken other than making sure my water is balanced properly.