Algae loves my pool

[mrsbusymomee]

Just tested the water again and the cl was about 17 so I added another 80oz to the pool and stirred the bottom up again. Slowly but surely it is looking better and better. I'll test again tonight before I go to bed.
Thanks for the advice.

[Watermom]

You are very welcome.

[mrsbusymomee]

The cl level has stayed the same since I added that last 80oz yesterday. The pool is crystal clear and there's what appears to be just debris or maybe dead algae in the crevices of the liner on the bottom. When I brush it up, it is not green, just dirty, dusty looking. Should I keep the cl level up for one more day to be on the safe side? There is no more algae that I can tell. The pool looks great.
Thanks again guys for all your help!!

[PoolDoc]

Dead algae usually looks like grayish brown dust -- sounds like that's what you've got.

And, it's a VERY good idea to keep the chlorine up for several days AFTER it looks like it's all dead.

Ben

[mrsbusymomee]

I had to bring some chemicals back yesterday to get a refund and also brought them a sample. After I drained my pool they said the CYA was still 80. Well when they tested it yesterday, the CYA is now 40. Guess since my pump wasn't working and circulating the water, it gave a wrong reading. So I guess I've been overshocking my pool. No wonder it cleared up fast. LOL Anyway, the water is crystal clear and the bottom just has that sediment, dead algae, on the bottom. I've been shocking since Saturday, should I keep it up or bring the chlorine level down now? I just added some more bleach this morning.
Thanks again for all your advice. Now I am waiting on my kit to get here. Also here are my other readings he tested. Should I start working on getting the alkalinity down?
pH 7.6
Alka 200

[Watermom]

Yes. If you look in my signature line, you'll see a link for the Pool Solutions pages. Do a search for lowering alk. There is a pool guide detailing how to do that.

[mrsbusymomee]

OK, I still have to wait until my kit comes in the mail. Hopefully by Thursday. Also, I have an AG pool, so how do you aerate it like the directions describe to raise the pH back up? Just curious if you have done this? Also, I'm using that pool calculator by In the Swim to determine how much acid. Is that a reliable calculator?
Thanks a bunch!