Removing Dead Algae from the pool-SOS

[waterbear]

I'm not positive, but I think "pH plus" is the same as borax. Somewhere around 16 oz. should start to move the pH. If you have a test kit, you should see a difference in a few hours. Testing around dusk would work.

On a similar subject, you may need to adjust your alkalinity a little but let's wait for the next Ph reading first.

pH plus is Soda Ash. It will raise TA along with pH but like you said the TA might need adjustment anyway so that is not a priority at this point. Getting the pH up is!

Ssawyan,
I would NOT worry about phosphates right now. The reason for the high chlorine demand is the organics and algae in the water. IMHO, the only time to try a phosphate remover is when you have a reoccuring algae problem in an otherwise ok pool AND you have high phospahte levels. My pool has 1000ppm phosphates and I have yet to have an algae bloom.

Sometimes it takes a lot of chlorine, expecially if your CYA levels are much lower then when you closed your pool. If they are then it means that the CYA has been biodegraded by bacteria when the pool was closed and that there are a lot of organics (ammonia and urea) that need to be burned off. If this is the case just keep putting in chlorine until it is holding. Your chlorine will be used up quickly until it can burn them off. If this is not the case then you are just dealing with the algae and things will go a bit faster but you still need to keep getting the chlorine in there and running the pump/filter 24/7.

[pratzert]

As long as your water is in balance you could add a flocking agent to settle everything to the bottom of the pool, typically these work over night and are great for getting a pool close to presentable in a fast period of time.

Hi! I am also trying to clear up my pool. It was green when I opened it and I have managed to "kill" the algea.

But it is very cloudy.

What is the difference between a Flocculant and a Clarifier?

I did pour in some clarifier. But perhaps I should get some flocculant also ??

Thanks, Tim

[Simmons99]

Flocculant is supposed to make everything fall to the bottom of the pool so you can vacuum to waste.

Clarifier makes small particles larger so your filter can catch them better.

Most people on the forum do not recommend regular use of either of them. If you want more info, you can use the search feature to find threads that specifically address both products.

[pratzert]

Thanks for the info.....

Tim