Still green (ish)

[Spensar]

Is there any CC (combined chlorine) in the pool?

[knarf#2]

The last time I had my pool tested for metals was about a week ago and there was none indicated. I have been using the N2 sytem all season (finally took it out last Saturday). The water is definetely not clear and there in no CC in the water.

Thanks Again

[Simmons99]

If it's not metals - then you are not getting the chlorine up to a level where it will kill the algae. You need to get it to 20ppm - test 3X a day and every time raise it to 20ppm - the more you are able to keep the chlorine level high and steady - the shorter amount of time it will take to kill the algae.

I would still recommend that you have your water tested again for copper. When you shock your pool it will cause the metals to come out and stain your pool - which would not be good.

[knarf#2]

We just had the metals tested and they're fine. I have been consistent with keeping at shock level (since converting to BBB last week), but I'm getting discouraged because i'm not seeing any improvement.

[Simmons99]

Then take it to 25ppm and keep it there. When you are testing through-out the day - where are your chlorine levels?

[knarf#2]

Today my FC is 20 and has been consistently at least that high for the last week. I even had it up to the 25+ level for a few days.

[Simmons99]

When you are testing throughout the day - is your chlorine dropping a lot? If so the algae can be re-growing while the chlorine level is lower than 20ppm.

I know that it can be frustrating - there was a person who had algae for about 3 weeks until she finally kept her chlorine levels consistently above 20ppm for a few days- then the pool finally cleared.

What's the saying around here - the answer is simple, but implementing the answer takes persistence and patients?

[Simmons99]

Still have to kill the algae first. If your pool is green the algae isn't dead yet. Once your pool is a cloudy blue - then your filter will need to filter out the dead algae. Most people's filters can do this without the added expense of "floc" or a clarifier.

[Simmons99]

If you want a crystal clear pool again, Shock & Flock it. This forum probably will not condone it, but its a sure way to get clear water in about 1-2 days.

It's not that it is not "condoned" - its that it is usually an unnecessary expense and usually is a temporary fix. The forum is about managing your pool with only the necessary chemicals, not adding anything you don't need, understanding your chemicals in your pool, and having a great pool without hundreds of $$ in crap from the pool store that leaves you worse off then before.