Alota Bleach...

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I'm in a similar situation, just not so severe. I've added over 30 gallons of bleach and can't get the FC above 2 ppm, then it quickly drops off the chart. Is there another chemical I need to check? Water is milky and clearing but the water temp is 55 degrees. I didn't think algae could grow at that temp. Should I just keep adding gallon after gallon of bleach until the FC reaches 10 for the initial shock? I've never had this happen before when opening the pool.

[brent.roberts]

Well done !

One of your earlier questions was about adding polyquot 60 algicide.

Most of us here beleive you do not need it ... until closing time then use a double dose so you don't open to the mess you got this year.

Some folks like to use it as a preventative during the season. Your choice. I've only ever used it at closing.

It seems polyquot is the only algicide that does not come with "baggage" Some will cause foaming. Some will turn your pool blue-green and maybe your hair and stain the plaster just for added fun.
See http://www.poolsolutions.com/tips/tip08.html


If you get the hang of keeping your chlorine at the right level for the CYA in your pool, and test regularly, you should not need an algicide.

Maybe I missed it but did what is you CYA level. You need to read Pooldocs explanation of how the maintenance and shock levels of chlorine are interlocked with your CYA levels. When the light comes on you will see that it is really quite simple and you'll feel in control of the situation and enjoy the summer much more.

I've just looked for a link to the full explanation of CYA / CL and can't find it any more. Anyone else know it ?

Keep it up.

[Watermom]

Here is the link to the cya/chlorine chart that Brent was referring to above.

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=365

[Watermom]

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It would be best if you start a new thread to discuss your pool rather than tacking onto the middle of an existing thread. You are more likely to get the needed help that way and it is way less confusing than trying to help two people and two pools within the same thread. Thanks.