Quote Originally Posted by haze_1956
I greatly resent the accusation I am being argumentative. I am ASKING to be given the correct information if what I posted was incorrect. I am lookiing to learn something, just as my intent of the thread was to teach something.
Dave's post, while true in general, goes much further than I would concerning your particular post, especially once it had been moved to the China Shop. If you want to discuss the theory of linear quat's mode of action, and someone else wants to discuss it with you . . . that's fine with me.

My original point, though, was that that sort of discussion is not interest to most folks here: they just want the algae dead, and don't really care whether it is hung, shot, or fried in the electric chair.

Regarding your question of whether quats *should* be effective, due to their mode of action, well, it's been several years since I read a journal article on quats, and I don't actually remember (from any authoritative source) how they work.

Right now, while I'm trying to get kits shipped, and server things done, and keep an eye on the forum, I really don't have time to go back and re-read some of the stuff in my files. After all, it's STILL true that quats don't mix well with chlorine, and don't work well, in the first place, until you put enough in to make the water foamy. So, I guess that's the bottom line for me.

Best wishes,

Ben
"PoolDoc"