algae control question

[alisonquilts]

OK. I think I have some idea now: When I get my (longed-for and much anticipated) kit I will be able to get accurate measurements. When I have accurate measurements I can use poolcalculator.com to figure out my response (under-dosing, then testing, then re-dosing if necessary). When I have done this enough I will develop a sense (similar to using the Force) whereby I will see a result and have an intuition about what to do in response. I will then teach it all to my husband...

About the tables I am so hung up on - I think I will just copy the relevant bits off the backs of the various chemical packages into one document so I'll have a basic guide, since there doesn't seem to be the professionally compiled lists I expected.

Thanks for your help. If nothing else you have reassured me that it is not at all unnatural to be confused at this point!

Alison

[johnfluharty]

I bought some AuquaCheck Select test strips at my local pool store that came with a little booklet called "The Complete Guide to Pool and Spa Care" that has some charts in it which I use. With it I can keep my pool in pretty good shape. I have a more in-depth chemical kit that I use rather than relying on the test strips, but I still reference the charts to see how much of what to add.