Can't get rid of tons of dead algae on the bottom of my pool

[Watermom]

While you are waiting for your kit, try this. Not super accurate but better than nothing. You have to use distilled water, not tap water.

Testing Without a Good Kit

[amillionpets]

Okay, I finally got a few minutes to test the chlorine level using the link above. It only took the 1:1 ratio and it tested 2-4, so 4-8 should be the correct "guess" level. My Taylor kit isn't here yet, but I did receive my Pool Blaster Max vacuum. It is charged and ready to go. I am going to go use it now. The rest of the week is going to be a scorcher. I'm getting closer at least!

[amillionpets]

Oh yeah. And in my #19 post my boys must've been driving me crazy as I typed "tyrant" rather than titrate! LOL! See what happens when you have kids? They suck out half your brain when they're born.....

[PoolDoc]

I dunno. I learned all sorts of things from having my sons. Some, on purpose. Some, by accident. Some, kicking and screaming.

[amillionpets]

I hear ya! It really is amazing how much a kid can teach an adult.

My Power Blaster Max works great! I'm very happy with it.

Did you see my chlorine level above? Any suggestions?

[PoolDoc]

Glad the vac works well; I don't see what your CYA level is (I only looked back very quickly), but you should maintain chlorine levels per the Best Guess page linked in my signature.

[amillionpets]

My CYA level on 6-16-13 was 50. I have nothing more to test CYA levels with until my kit arrives. With my chlorine "dilution" testing being at 4-8 (that's using an hth drop kit with results of 2-4 multiplying x2), I don't know how to lower the chlorine level to match the CYA. I'm reading all over your site but there is sooo much information! Sorry I can't find it.