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    Default Re: Algae Question about CYA and any other advice?

    Definitely, do NOT worry about adding baking soda, for now.
    • Only add borax for now, if you need to raise your pH.
    • Turn off your SWCG for now.
    • Keep your pH on the low end of things.
    • Add chlorine (bleach) late in the day; I'd recommend 5 gallon doses (2 more than WaterMom said)
    • Brush the pool AFTER adding chlorine.
    • Test the pool early the next AM for pH and chlorine; let us know what you find.
    • If you have a 2 speed pump, run on low speed 24/7
    • Ignore recommendations from the PoolCalculator -- it's very good for some things, but not this.
    • Complete the pool chart form, so we have your pool info in one spot -- it takes about 30 seconds, but will save much more than that.
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