small patches of green algae in shady parts of pool

[nobody291]

Hello - I tried searching through the forum and didn't find my exact issue addressed in the past.

In the last few months, small patches of green algae have been forming off and on. It brushes off easily and I have never observed it grow in the parts of the pool that get direct sunlight. The water itself has always stayed clear looking. Is this just another instance that requires the SLAM process? It seems strange to me that the algae only grows in the shade. Is that a common trait?

Thanks!
-Eric

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
You need to follow the SLAM Process. To do that, you need a proper test kit, see Test Kits Compared. I suggest the TF-100 A proper test kit is needed to get the accurate water chemistry results needed to follow the TFP protocols.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry