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    Default 20x40 IG - Still have some algea...can't seem to get rid of it...

    Howdy... Got a persistent algae problem I think. I have a 33000 gal in 20x40 vinyl liner pool (IG). I just got the 2006 taylor test kit...(Bad a$$)... And did all the tests. The water is about 95%, just not crystal clear...

    Here are the test results:
    FC - 6.5
    CC - 0.5
    PH - 7.5
    TA - 110
    CH - 200
    CYA - 50
    Temp - 80
    Sat Index - 0.005 (according to the wheel)

    I shocked it yesterday. And a quick vacuum, and should be good to swim in over the weekend. gonna be a hot one here, then I plan to go to town during the week to attack the core of the algae...

    thanks for any advice in getting rid of the algae.
    20x40 liner IG pool w Pentair Nautilus 60; Hayward Super Pump 1hp; using chlorine; has Skimmer basket
    *Pool Rookie*

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    Default Re: 20x40 IG - Still have some algea...can't seem to get rid of it...

    Dose with bleach to get to +shock+ level on the Best Guess chart found here for your cya level. Keep it at that level until you meet all 3 conditions:
    1. No more than 1ppm loss of fc from sundown to sunrise
    2. No more than .5ppm cc
    3. Clear water
    Then hold your fc at +shock+ for one more day. All should be well at that point.
    -Eric B. 16x32 rect 14,364 gal AG (Intex Ultra Frame); 14 in sand filter; 1 HP 2800 GPH pump; 8 hrs; Taylor K-2006c, utility water, debris cover
    @Best Guess chart http://pool9.net/cl-cya @K2006 http://pool9.net/testkits

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    Default Re: 20x40 IG - Still have some algea...can't seem to get rid of it...

    thanks! i have been reading about bleach, and the BBB...i still get confused though as to how much to actually add.first things first though...gotta get some bleach then post the percentage it is...
    20x40 liner IG pool w Pentair Nautilus 60; Hayward Super Pump 1hp; using chlorine; has Skimmer basket
    *Pool Rookie*

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