HELP dealing with mustard algae!

[Watermom]

Yes, you can. That is always what I do for my pool. But, only do so if the pump is running.

[shannon2014]

Thank you-still had some algae this morning but not as much and haziness is clearing from the deep end.

[Watermom]

Glad to hear of the progress! Keep the chlorine level high and continue to run the pump 24/7.

[shannon2014]

Got my kit in last night - these are the readings I got this morning. Please keep in mind first time testing and I have been working all night
FC 22.5
CC 11.5
Ph 7.8
TA 200
Ca+ Hardness 100
CYA 80
Still had algae on bottom of pool which I vacuumed to waste. It wasn't alot -seems to be thinning out - not as many large clump areas. Any advice would be appreciated!

[Watermom]

I really doubt that you have a CC reading of 11.5ppm! Take a look at these testing demos: http://pool9.net/K2006-vid/

If you are still fighting algae, then you need to continue keeping the pool at shock level and brush your pool while the chlorine is high. Now that we know what your CYA reading is, we need to adjust your shock level per the Best Guess chlorine chart: http://pool9.net/cl-cya/
So, your shock level will be 20ppm. And, once you get this algae bloom cleared up, you'll want to make sure you always keep your chlorine between 5-10ppm. If you drop lower than that, it will come right back. (By the way, the "best guess" chart is also available through the tab in my or Ben's signatures if you ever need it and can't find the link I put above.)

Since your CYA is on the high side at 80, only use bleach from now on. No more dichlor shock or trichlor tabs. They both have CYA in them and you don't want yours any higher.

Did you ever do the DE test to check to see if your filter is working properly?

Hope this helps. Re-do the chlorine test after you watch the videos and repost your FC and CC numbers.

[shannon2014]

retested this morning - add 3.5 jugs of bleach last night before going to work - ran filter all night - think it rained some too.
FC 43.5
CC 2
pH 8.0
CA+HARDNESS 200
TA 150
CYA 80
I have not had chance to do DE test as I worked nights all this weekend - gonna try to today or tomorrow morning. sand might be coming from yard and deck as it is not by all the input areas - just stairs. If filter needs sand changed and laterals replaced - how difficult is this? algae is now more of a brown gray color - still disappates into a cloud when brushed. Do I just need to continue with the bleach at night? Anything else I might try? So want to have kids swimming soon.

[Watermom]

Don't test your CYA daily. It doesn't fluctuate if you are only using bleach and it will only waste your reagents.

I'm going to ask Ben to jump in on this thread and see if he has any additional ideas.

Report back after you do the DE test to confirm whether or not your filter is working.

[Tom.B]

Yes, you can. That is always what I do for my pool. But, only do so if the pump is running.

Is there a different result or is it wrong to pour it directly in the pool in front of the jets?

[Pappy]

Pool stores will have it. Many of the local walmarts (Dallas Tx area) carry this
http://www.walmart.com/ip/HTH-D.E-Fi...10-lb/20434370

The description is correct, picture is INCORRECT.