fighting mustard algae

[PoolDoc]

Yeah, if you can see the color change (pink to clear) that would be fine.

[Kateyru]

My head is spinning...

okay, I use K-2006 kit and no 5ml marker so I might could TRY to guess at 5ml...or use a measuring cup or spoon. I also have a basic OTO test kit, just fyi. My Walmart doesn't have that HTH test kit.

will leave TA alone for now...would love to do the borate thing but want to make sure algae is really gone.

CYA at 35 was my eyeball estimate. If I add Sam's dichlor, I'm sending FC back up, correct? Do I need to?
I don't think pool leaks but we add water regularly/daily. I live in summer hell, oh, I mean Montgomery, Ala where it is very hot and very humid. I don't backwash often, pressure rarely moves much. Great thought about the gauge, how would I know if it works correctly?????
Ben, I just saw email with pool hx in inbox and will get on that.
Would one of you guys please move to Montgomery
Thanks, thanks!

[PoolDoc]

will leave TA alone for now...would love to do the borate thing but want to make sure algae is really gone.

Actually, borates would help with that.

But . . .

I don't think pool leaks but we add water regularly/daily.

Sounds like a leak. You need to do a bucket test, to find out:
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?11252

[Kateyru]

ok, will do test. Should pump be on overnight for the test?
thx

[PoolDoc]

Yes. Later, you may need to turn it off, to see if it leaks LESS with the pump off . . . assuming it is leaking.

[Kateyru]

ok, I'll leave it on. I sure hope we don't have a leak...
thanks

[PoolDoc]

me too.