Confessions from an unrepentant do-it-yourselfer

[kelemvor]

Is there anything I can do without draining to help? I should mention that the water is clear and at current chlorine levels seem to have stopped algae growth from progressing, but there's noticeable algae covering about 30% of the pool walls.

If you are sure that your CYA is 200 and not higher (via dilution testing) then as you are already doing you can operate with high cl as you already are. You seem to have already consulted the chart, and know where your numbers need to be.

If it were me, I'd do a partial drain to replace some of the water and reduce the CYA level.

It seems I'm just confirming what you already know; you either have to shock to a high enough level based on your CYA or reduce your CYA by replacing (some or all) of the water. Pick one, and do it - or do both?

Don't forget to brush the walls and run the pump 24x7 while cleaning things up.

[BeerHat]

Thanks BigDave, I thought the dilution trick would work and that it should work for chlorine levels off the chart too... I was surprised the gentleman at Leslies didn't do that for me, but I'm beginning to understand those guys aren't necessarily rocket surgeons.

Kelemvor, yes, you are confirming what I *think* I know, but needed confirmation from someone with experience. Thanks. I didn't know brushing and running pump continuously would help... will do.


Phil

[BigDave]

rocket surgeon - I'm laughing out loud. I'm going to repeat that.

As Kelemvor said Brushing will be necessary to keep the slimy off the walls. Brush Brush Brush is part of BBB.