Newbie with ?'s (mustard algae) (Deb)

[brent.roberts]

Hi Topless

Welcome to our forum. You will find lots of knowledgeable folks here that will hand hold you through the process of overcoming the algae.

If you have a couple of pool stores nearby, take a water sample to each and post your numbers here so we can get started. Actually it might be better if you started a new thread of your own when you have some test results, so we can keep the processes separate for you and Debs-pool

[debs_pool]

Well, I'm having to deal with algae again this year. And the constant rain is not making this any easier! But, I knew I'd posted this last year, and I all I had to do was look up this thread!

Thanks so much to all of you moderators and posters who helped me out before. I may be posting new numbers tomorrow. Or do I need to check them tonight too? I've dumped a ton (not literally - LOL) of bleach into the pool.

When I opened the pool early (so I wouldn't have to deal with algae) it was clear - and then - woosh! algae! So, I haven't even gotten to swim yet!

Thanks again for this forum! I appreciate all of you!

[heymom1]

You know, I think there is a lot of this stuff in the air or rain this year. It seems as if the pool stores are doing a good trade in algaecide...Every time I go in, there are scores of folks looking to get rid of mustard algae. Last year I had NO algae whatsoever. This year, another outbreak when we got back from vacation (no one to treat pool while we were gone). But not bad.

So now I know I have to keep the cl level quite high and run that filter 24/7. And get a decent testing kit.

This is a great forum.