UV and Algea

Algae problems in swimming pool water.
Green (cloudy) water or slimy pool walls.
Black algae. Mustard algae. Pink or white pool mold.
awinpool
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UV and Algea

Postby awinpool » Mon 16 Aug, 2021 14:51

Hello,

Having issues keeping the algae away, mostly during summer months but also throughout the year. Pool service company is recommending I switch to salt as they are currently running it as a straight chlorine pool, not what we intended. I'm trying to avoid the extra expense of adding the salt cell and wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to get it under control in the Florida heat and rain.

Basic Pool Info: in-ground pool, 15x30, UV System, Florida

Thanks in advance! :D


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Re: UV and Algea

Postby Denniswiseman » Tue 17 Aug, 2021 07:19

Let's have your numbers (CYA is very important) Use a pool store if you don't have a FAS/DPD kit
FC:
TC:
pH:
TA:
CH:
CYA:
I would suspect you have poor chlorination allowing your algae to thrive

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