The Algae Wars Continue - - -

[tenndoc]

Top of the Morning Everyone -

Yes, the war continues but battles are being one for the home team thanks to the BBB method of better swimming through simple chemistry!

Of course I have additional questions (surprise):

From use of another product I have algae laying around the bottom of the deep end of the pool. As is referenced in another thread, I having issues with my pump drawing as it should, so vacuuming to waste is a slow process. From other threads I know I need to brush down the walls while I wage this war - should I also stir the bottom? Logic would seem to dictate to stir it up so the chlorine can do its job.

On my last visit to the pool store (prior to my new found favorite forum) I was sold almost $120 worth of chem's to fix the problem with my water and algae. I have now in my possession for four tubs of Alkalinity Up and a quart bottle of a super duper algae killer. Their policy is, of course, no refunds so my intention is to swap what I have for something else. Which brings me to my next question - swap for what? Chlorine pucks? Our system has an automatic chlorinator. I've read on here that we'll still need to buy stabilizer so how much of that should we need for a season and does it have a short shelf life?

And finally (at least for now) I've read here where some folks aren't closing their pools during the winter but running the pump during freezing weather. Same thing the guy at the pool store had brought up. We're in Middle Tennessee, almost half way between Nashville & Chattanooga and real close to Jack Daniel's home of Lynchburg (I know, you're jealous - right?) We can have some pretty cold winters, for the south anyway, is this still a viable option? I'd be willing to replace the pressure gauge if it meant I could keep the pool from turning into the woolly swamp in the spring!

Thanks in advance -

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