Hi all,
I'm still learning about pool maintenance and planning to use SLAM next year. For now, I'm working with what I've got. It's almost mid-August, and I'm wondering if it's worth tackling the persistent yellow algae before reopening the pool.
My pool got hit with algae after weeks of thunderstorms and heavy rain. I tried using a handheld vacuum, thinking it was dirt to no avail. realized it's yellow algae due to its persistent growth, quick debris return, and buildup on the walls. Confirming this, the bag filter of my handheld vacuum had neon yellow residue. I ruled out pollen since it doesn't float on the pool's surface or end up in the skimmer basket. The handheld vacuum was dispersing the algae. YouTube videos suggest using a manual hose vacuum set to waste for effective debris cleanup, rather than a handheld device.
Check out the attached photos – one shows the pool at its worst, and the other is after a triple shock treatment. I'm not sure if it's smart to clean it up now in mid-August, or if I should just prepare it for storage. Cleaning it now seems like a good option. Should I invest in a manual hose vacuum? I'm somewhat unsure where to go from here.
Thanks.
I'm still learning about pool maintenance and planning to use SLAM next year. For now, I'm working with what I've got. It's almost mid-August, and I'm wondering if it's worth tackling the persistent yellow algae before reopening the pool.
My pool got hit with algae after weeks of thunderstorms and heavy rain. I tried using a handheld vacuum, thinking it was dirt to no avail. realized it's yellow algae due to its persistent growth, quick debris return, and buildup on the walls. Confirming this, the bag filter of my handheld vacuum had neon yellow residue. I ruled out pollen since it doesn't float on the pool's surface or end up in the skimmer basket. The handheld vacuum was dispersing the algae. YouTube videos suggest using a manual hose vacuum set to waste for effective debris cleanup, rather than a handheld device.
Check out the attached photos – one shows the pool at its worst, and the other is after a triple shock treatment. I'm not sure if it's smart to clean it up now in mid-August, or if I should just prepare it for storage. Cleaning it now seems like a good option. Should I invest in a manual hose vacuum? I'm somewhat unsure where to go from here.
Thanks.
