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Is algae dead?

by dstinyz » Mon 30 Jul, 2007 18:43

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I have been fighting alot of algae, I have kept my chlorine above 10 and it has stayed elevated for 24 hrs on its own, I still have added more just...

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Ok I did buy a vacuum head and a hose to connect to it... hooked it up to my CHEAP pump and it did a whole lot of nothing :? I then did the siphon...

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Last post by lesblank
Sun 12 Aug, 2007 19:19
BLACK ALGAE

by jupiter » Sat 11 Aug, 2007 08:31

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My pool got ahead of me. I now have some strong stains on the pool walls. What do I do to get it under control ?

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Using your test kit, please post a full set of numbers so we can see where your water is at.

Start by shocking, and brushing...a lot. ;)

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Last post by Backglass
Sun 12 Aug, 2007 09:45
Algae

by dstinyz » Fri 10 Aug, 2007 17:21

Ok, I had used floc and vacuumed algae out of pool...seemed as if I had gotton 95% of it out. Over the last couple days I have noticed a bit more on...

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Last post by dstinyz
Fri 10 Aug, 2007 17:21
Algae spots on floor

by katheguard33 » Fri 10 Aug, 2007 09:46

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We have a salt system pool. Filter broke and it took a week to get it fixed. In the meantime we had a serious algae problem. Now the water is clear...

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Are you sure they are algae spots and not maybe metal stains that precipitated out when you shocked the pool with chlorine since that raises the pH?...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 10 Aug, 2007 13:27
is this crazy?

by pucklordofchoas » Thu 09 Aug, 2007 12:07

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ok theoretically, if some one swims in say a lake with algea in it and then dosent wash their bathing suit, then you go swim in a pool or hot tub...

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Unprotected Bathing. That's why you should always use condoms...err...I mean chlorine. :lol:

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Last post by Backglass
Thu 09 Aug, 2007 16:49
It's finally getting there!

by Losing my tan » Wed 08 Aug, 2007 16:03

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First I want to thank Chemgeek and Backglass for all the great advice. I've been dealing with algae problems and was advised to use Dichlor.( I also...

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Congratulations on your clearing pool and ability to hold chlorine!

Given your 40 ppm CYA level (the CYA test is approximate, so +/- 10 ppm in...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 08 Aug, 2007 22:16
Chlor Brite?

by Guest » Wed 08 Aug, 2007 11:00

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Hello. I was wondering if Chlor Brite (Sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione dihydrate) is the equivalent to Dichlor. I have recvd some excellent advice...

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Yes, that's Dichlor. And yes, Dichlor will add both chlorine and CYA at the same time. For every 1 ppm Free Chlorine (FC) added by Dichlor, it will...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 08 Aug, 2007 11:44
How to start

by Confused » Tue 07 Aug, 2007 09:58

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I have been reading all the advice given to people who are fighting the algae problem and understand I need to keep my fac at atleast 10 ppm for 24...

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Another option for adding CYA at the same time as chlorine and to do so quickly is to use Dichlor powder/granules as these dissolve very quickly. For...

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Last post by chem geek
Tue 07 Aug, 2007 20:48
mustard algae or water mold?

by cgbaldauf » Tue 31 Jul, 2007 13:06

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We have a big bloom of "something" going on in our pool. The water is cloudy with a sediment in the low flow areas that looks like fine...

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If you are a Baquacil user, then yes...it sounds like typical Baqua-crap water mold. Switch to chlorine and watch your problems disappear.

BUT you...

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 06 Aug, 2007 15:23
How do you raise the CYA?

by Guest » Sun 05 Aug, 2007 15:56

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The CYA eading in my pool is low and I don't know what to do to raise it.

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Cyanuric Acid - 8lbs for $29.99.

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 06 Aug, 2007 14:37
help with green in bottom of pool

by darwinsti » Sat 04 Aug, 2007 17:21

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:? I posted a post in regards to keeping my skimmer basket down. I have seen that there have been several views but no help. Anyway, it is down now....

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Adjust pH to 7.2-7.6 (use Borax to raise pH)

Have your TA between 80-120 (use Baking Soda to raise TA)

and Superchlorinate with Bleach. (Clorox or...

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Last post by Guest
Sat 04 Aug, 2007 19:15
green water new to pools

by MattB » Thu 02 Aug, 2007 12:21

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I just purchased a home with a pool that is an above ground 15x33x4ft. deep. i took the cover off and started running the filter with a brand new...

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Agree 100% with above...learn the religion of BBB.

But first...BUY a good test kit and dump the strips..they are notoriously inaccurate. Your pool...

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Last post by Backglass
Sat 04 Aug, 2007 08:52
white masses on sides of baquecil pool

by Lauren » Fri 03 Aug, 2007 07:34

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We've had our pool for 14 years and have been using baquecil with not much difficulty other than the expense. This year everything was going fine...

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This is called water mold or tissue mold and all baqu-junk pools get it eventually. The baquacil forums are filled with this exact problem.

You...

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Last post by Backglass
Fri 03 Aug, 2007 09:27
Algae in a salt water pool

by jane852001 » Mon 30 Jul, 2007 19:25

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We have had our pool for 2 years. We have a lot of green water this year, and this afternoon it went from green, to floating algae. How do we treat...

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The levels for chlorine are high as we have been super chlorinating it to avoid visible algae. We have also tried to put in algaecide, but nothing...

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Last post by jane852001
Wed 01 Aug, 2007 07:16
I'm Baffled

by Jack Sparrow » Mon 30 Jul, 2007 16:22

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OK, I shock my pool (18,000 gallons vinyl) every Sunday night with hypochlorite. I keep Trichlor 3" tabs in a floater at all times, anywhere...

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Shock levels should be 15ppm and above and need to stay at that level over night into morning to adequately kill an algae bloom.

Hope this helps....

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Last post by Guest
Mon 30 Jul, 2007 18:01
Cheap Clarifiers

by Jack Sparrow » Mon 30 Jul, 2007 12:08

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I think I might be paying the price for buying some cheap claifier at Lowes the other day. After putting it in the pool, I had algae within about 3-4...

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I think I might be paying the price for buying some cheap claifier at Lowes the other day. After putting it in the pool, I had algae within about 3-4...

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 30 Jul, 2007 14:03
Testing for Cya

by Jack Sparrow » Mon 30 Jul, 2007 11:46

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I have some questions when it comes to testing for Cyanauric Acid. I'm supposed to see the dot disappear at the bottom of the tube but that never...

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If the dot never disappears, then you don't have enough CYA. There should be markings on the side of the tube. If the tube is full and you can still...

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 30 Jul, 2007 13:54
Getting Rid of Algae

by Jack Sparrow » Mon 30 Jul, 2007 11:43

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Can I rid my pool of algae using chlorine only? Or is an algaecide necessary? The pool stores always want to sell you much more than you really need....

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Can I rid my pool of algae using chlorine only? Or is an algaecide necessary? The pool stores always want to sell you much more than you really...

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 30 Jul, 2007 13:51
please help! Cant keep algae away

by anjellenee » Wed 11 Jul, 2007 01:34

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Hi,

I am a new pool owner.

I have:

above ground pool

hayward pump and filter (running 24/7)

doughboy skimmer (just replaced basket, old...

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Man you must live in a perfect world. I wish the pools I take care of had only 50 CYA.

I'm sure your clients wish that too. ;)

Hey...at least...

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 30 Jul, 2007 10:12
HELP...have green algae growing now in metal frame pool

by jcarr492 » Fri 27 Jul, 2007 20:05

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We've had about two solid weeks of rain and storms. No one has been able to swim at all during all the bad weather. I was told by the HTH hotline to...

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Okay...I did a gallon of bleach yesterday morning and the fc shot up really well. Of course, the sun was out all day yesterday so it was short lived,...

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 30 Jul, 2007 09:18

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