New user here, though I have been lurking and reading the forums for several months. Have learned tons about pools, so thank you to everybody.
I currently have a green algae problem that I can't seem to get rid of.
Short story:
My pool is in-ground, concrete, roughly 22,000 gallons.
I have added my pool info to the Pool Chart.
I am currently using Bleach and Muriatic Acid only. No other products going in my pool now.
I am using a Taylor K-2006 test kit.
Results as of this am:
FC 42
CC 0
pH 7.4 (keeps drifting up to 7.8-8 weekly, not sure why?, and I add 1-2 quarts of acid to bring it back down)
TA 100-125
CH 500 (hard Arizona water, can't do much about it)
CYA 150 (using dilution method)
Pool seems to remain green despite what I think is probably balanced water with a super-chlorination level. Any advice would be appreciated.
Long story:
It rained very heavily here a few months ago and that turned my pool green. Prior to that my pool was always clear blue. I used to use Trichlor tabs and shock with dichlor, hence the very high accumulated CYA levels in my pool. I tried to clear the algae with super-shocking, unfortunately I used stabilized shock and so that made my CYA problem worse. I started reading here and have completely changed my practice. I bought a K-2006 test kit and went to work. My CYA levels were initially well above 200, I have partially drained and refilled the pool several times and have brought this done somewhat. I have completely changed to using just bleach now. I have super shocked based on the best guess chart, hence the high FC at the moment, and have been brushing, vacuuming, and using my robotic pool cleaner. I have been keeping the water balanced and chlorinated at shock levels for about 2 weeks. Despite this, the water is still green. I feel that it may be marginally better, but has not cleared as quickly as I thought it might. Would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks.
Bookmarks