Algae Blooms Even Happen to Mods!

[CarlD]

That's good to hear! Sure, I have a few choice curse words pop out of my mouth because I had come home to yet another problem I have to take care of...but that was tempered by the confidence that I know EXACTLY what to do and how to do it. The algae is dead and the water is blue again, not green. Now I just have to wait for the filter and vacuuming to clarify the water again, and I only found the algae yesterday morning.

Like every other pool owner with an algae bloom, in addition to the BBB method, I must add P.O.P.P.--Pool Owner Patience and Persistence!

[swimdaddy]

Or K.I.S.S.-- Keep it simple stupid, not referring to anyone in this forum, of course. Or maybe it's "keep it super simple"!

[CarlD]

No, we're all good with "Keep It Simple, Stupid!"

It's slowly clearing but through the murk I can see it's all completely blue and nothing's on the bottom. Other biologic detritus makes it tougher to kill the algae as the chlorine attacks them as well, so get those leaves, seeds, pine combs, branches and dead bugs outta there!

[swimdaddy]

Other biologic detritus makes it tougher to kill the algae as the chlorine attacks them as well, so get those leaves, seeds, pine combs, branches and dead bugs outta there!

Didn't know that. This is great! Any other moderators wanna let their pools go nasty and post the clean-up?!

[CarlD]

Nobody WANTS a mess! I came home to one after a month away.....

[Watermom]

Any other moderators wanna let their pools go nasty and post the clean-up?!

No!!!! We'll just let Carl tell about his swamp!

[CarlD]

Hey! We're not talking about my basement, we're talking about my pool!
Wait...My basement's a junkyard, not a swamp...

Actually, all the algae is dead, the pool has been blue since yesterday morning, not green, but taking a while to clear the clouds out. P.O.P.P. Pool Owner Patience and Persistence.

[CarlD]

72 hours after I started the cleanup: Pool is nearly clear! It's still a little cloudy, not crystal clear the way I like it, but you can now see everything clearly all the way to the bottom and it's looking good! If the FC drops sufficiently, we may well be swimming this afternoon!

Remember: An algae bloom, even a bad one, is no reason to panic. Our BBB methods work:

Test 2x to 3x/day
Keep FC up to or above shock levels
Filter 24/7
Vacuum and brush at least once a day,
Be patient and persistent, and
"Keep the faith, baby!"...your pool WILL clear up!

[Pappy]

Is it possible that high chlorine levels affect CYA test results? Kinda like high chlorine skews pH readings?

[CarlD]

That may be...Great Thought! Ben? Chem_Geek?