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    Default Sandpaper like stuff on bottom of pool

    Hello! New to this forum. I have a 24x52 aboveground pool with a vinyl liner. I opened it about a week ago. I am converting to BBB from a frog bac pac system. I have a few questions:
    1) I still have bac pacs left. Can I still use the mineral system to use them up? My mineral cartridge was replaced last year, so there are still minerals left in it. I have to use the mineral cartridge to use the bac pacs.
    2) There is a sandpaper like feel to the bottom of my pool. Its kinda crusty and is gradually coming up with ALOT of elbow grease. I mean VERY gradually! What can I do to help get this up?

    I bought a 6 way tester kit at Walmart. I am getting ready to order the other test kit that you guys recommend.
    My readings are :
    PH=7.5
    CL=6
    CH=330
    CYA=45
    TA=350

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    Default Re: Sandpaper like stuff on bottom of pool

    Do NOT scrub it -- you will damage your liner.

    Sounds like sand algae residue. Take a look: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...111-Sand-Algae

    It you can confirm that it is sand algae, you need to read this page:
    http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/lowe...p-by-step.html
    and this thread:
    http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...atment-Process

    To fix the problem, you'll need:
    1. A K2006 kit
    2. A calcium bucket test result
    3. Use the results of #2 to "lime soften" your pool, THEN
    4. Use alkalinity page to lower your TA to less than 60 ppm.

    THEN, you'll be able to re-dissolve the calcium deposits on the liner.

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