SLAMing isnt working this time. What am I doing wrong?

[aces79]

I end up having to SLAM before opening every year. It always works without fail.

This time I'm having issues though. I'm not losing any chlorine overnight, but I still have algae.

Is it because I'm not brushing or vacuuming enough?

Usually when I stop losing chlorine, I have crystal clear water with zero algae, but not this time.

 

[Texas Splash]

If you're not losing chlorine, it doesn't sound like algae. Post a pic of your pool water. Also post some water test results just to be safe. Let's see what's going on there.

By the way, which test kit are you using? Your signature is blank.

 

[Texas Splash]

Also let us know if you are on a well.

 

[aces79]

Also let us know if you are on a well.

Yes I'm on a well.

 

[aces79]

If you're not losing chlorine, it doesn't sound like algae. Post a pic of your pool water. Also post some water test results just to be safe. Let's see what's going on there.

By the way, which test kit are you using? Your signature is blank.

I'm using the Taylor FAS DPD kit.

If you're not losing chlorine, it doesn't sound like algae. Post a pic of your pool water. Also post some water test results just to be safe. Let's see what's going on there.

By the way, which test kit are you using? Your signature is blank.

 

[Texas Splash]

Great test kit but odd colored water and on a well. Seems like some iron discoloration. We'll watch for a pic or two of the water.

 

[aces79]

Typically when my well water pollutes my pool with iron, it turns brown or red.

 

[Texas Splash]

I would take a Vitamin C tablet and rub it on that stained area to double-check. If the tablet impacts the stain, it's definitely iron.

 

[aces79]

I would take a Vitamin C tablet and rub it on that stained area to double-check. If the tablet impacts the stain, it's definitely iron.

Like a vitamin C tablet that you buy in the nutrition aisle?

 

[Texas Splash]

Like a vitamin C tablet that you buy in the nutrition aisle?

Exactly. Tablet, not gummy.

 

[aces79]

Exactly. Tablet, not gummy.

I have a filter bag that attaches to the jet. It filters out iron. I put it on and 8 hours later, the bag is turning green, not brown or red so I'm still guessing this is algae but why is it being so stubborn to remove?

 

[Texas Splash]

so I'm still guessing this is algae but why is it being so stubborn to remove?

While I would still do the Vitamin C test just to be safe, the bag turning green is odd since you passed the Overnight Chlorine Loss Test - assuming the test was conducted correctly. There is also a possibility some of the staining is embedded in the plaster which can be more difficult to remove. The green in the bag might just be organic material from all the stuff blooming this time of year too.

 

[Newdude]

Hey Aces !!! What kinda filter you got and when was it deep cleaned last ? Between the opening SLAM and the spring crud falling in, you are probably due.

When you have a minute, Fill Out Your Sig. It really helps us when we have questions about your questions, like now.

 

[aces79]

Hey Aces !!! What kinda filter you got and when was it deep cleaned last ? Between the opening SLAM and the spring crud falling in, you are probably due.

When you have a minute, Fill Out Your Sig. It really helps us when we have questions about your questions, like now.

I have a sand filter. We've been backwashing it daily.

 

[Newdude]

We've been backwashing it daily.

Yes. That helps some. But when was it taken apart and deep cleaned last ? If you can't say exactly when in the last year, it's time.

 

[aces79]

Update. My husband brushed the pool cove and stirred up the algae. Then I super shocked the pool. 3 days later, what used to be green algae colored patches, now just look like dirt. My water has no more green tint.

Maybe what I did wrong this time was not brushing it?

My deck doesn't go all the way around the pool and I'm too short to brush or vacuum it without getting in and I was avoiding that because my water temp is only 74 right now.

Is it possible that brushing it was my missing step and maybe I've finally killed it all?

 

[mknauss]

Is it possible that brushing it was my missing step and maybe I've finally killed it all?

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