jdees
05-31-2011, 06:38 PM
Hello all,
I have read many of the posts in this form for over a year now. Just reading what others have gone through and how they fixed them has been invaluable. Last year I had an issue with an algae bloom when we were gone on vacation. I followed the directions from the sales person at a local pool store. It was quite the nightmare and the pool was un-swimmable during the hottest week of the year. So I have pretty much sworn off using the pool stores for help. It looks like the BBB method is a proven and effective choice. I am just looking for some recommendations and directions to start. We just opened the pool about 48hrs ago. Had to add quite a bit of water so I am having a little issue with iron oxidizing but that has filtered out quite a bit in last 24 hrs water is still a little yellow but much better. Any suggestions would be great. Pool numbers listed below.
Currently have a 24ft above ground.
Total Chlorine 5
Free Chlorine 5
PH 7.6
CYA 144 ...not happy with this, seems a little high..used the tri-clor tabs last year.
Total Alk 211
Total Hardness 310
Iron .5 (we have well water high in iron and had to add quite a bit of water this spring water)
Thanks
Jeff
I have read many of the posts in this form for over a year now. Just reading what others have gone through and how they fixed them has been invaluable. Last year I had an issue with an algae bloom when we were gone on vacation. I followed the directions from the sales person at a local pool store. It was quite the nightmare and the pool was un-swimmable during the hottest week of the year. So I have pretty much sworn off using the pool stores for help. It looks like the BBB method is a proven and effective choice. I am just looking for some recommendations and directions to start. We just opened the pool about 48hrs ago. Had to add quite a bit of water so I am having a little issue with iron oxidizing but that has filtered out quite a bit in last 24 hrs water is still a little yellow but much better. Any suggestions would be great. Pool numbers listed below.
Currently have a 24ft above ground.
Total Chlorine 5
Free Chlorine 5
PH 7.6
CYA 144 ...not happy with this, seems a little high..used the tri-clor tabs last year.
Total Alk 211
Total Hardness 310
Iron .5 (we have well water high in iron and had to add quite a bit of water this spring water)
Thanks
Jeff