New member, pool owner for 10+ years

[Straightleg]

I read here somewhere if you keep level between 7.5 - 8.0 you would be less likely for algae. Maybe I am mistaken. I used to get algae ever year. I hope this year will be the change

So ideally.
Run pump 8-12 hrs a day.
PH between 7.0 - 8.0 7.5 ideal
Chlorine betwwen 3-6 at all times.
What cya number do yo like best?


Thanks
SL

[Watermom]

Keeping chlorine level between 3-6 at all times was suggested based on your CYA reading of 50ppm, which is a great reading. If your CYA was at some other level, the suggested chlorine level would be different. Can't remember if we linked this for you somewhere up in this thread or not, but here it is again if I did. Our "Best Guess Chlorine Chart" explains the connection between CYA and chlorine levels. http://pool9.net/cl-cya/. (By the way, this chart is also found in my and Ben's blue signature blocks.)