Long time pool owner now based in SW FL, but currently have a service that maintains my saltwater, in-ground pool (18K gal).
The question: Has something changed in the treatment of yellow algae where the pool pump is shut off for a 24 hour period? And the pool is not brushed prior to treatment?
When I called the company, they said they were using something called 'rolling thunder' and it calls for no pump, no brushing for a day. After which they'll come by and brush it, turning the pool pump back on.
Prior to a few years ago, I'd maintained my own pools and when facing yellow algae, I brushed the walls, treated the pool and ran the pump continuously to ensure good distribution. I've never heard of turning off a pool pump in the process of treating yellow algae. And never heard of not brushing it prior to treatment. Have I missed some evolution of algae treatment?
The question: Has something changed in the treatment of yellow algae where the pool pump is shut off for a 24 hour period? And the pool is not brushed prior to treatment?
When I called the company, they said they were using something called 'rolling thunder' and it calls for no pump, no brushing for a day. After which they'll come by and brush it, turning the pool pump back on.
Prior to a few years ago, I'd maintained my own pools and when facing yellow algae, I brushed the walls, treated the pool and ran the pump continuously to ensure good distribution. I've never heard of turning off a pool pump in the process of treating yellow algae. And never heard of not brushing it prior to treatment. Have I missed some evolution of algae treatment?