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    Default Help! 911 - algae showing up

    I got my kit and everything has gone well for about a week. This weekend, I noticed my ph looked to be about 8.0. I added some acid to bring it down. I think I added too much (1.5 gallons). Anyway, pH now seems to be back up to about 7.2 or 7.4. I have noticed I have some green algae trying to grow on the walls as well as a little cloudy water. The algae seems to be under the jets - maybe coincidental. Is it possible the pH change let some sort of algae start??? Here are my results:
    FC = 6
    CC = 0
    pH = 7.4
    ALK = 120
    CAL = 120
    CYA = 55
    Salt = 3600
    My initial thought was to shock (with bleach of course), but I have no CC and my FC is high enough for my CYA levels. I wouldn't freak out, but my wife is having her office party over here next weekend (July 1). I threw in a jug of bleach tonight for good measure - should bring it up to around 8.
    Any suggestions?
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    duraleigh Guest

    Default Re: Help! 911 - algae showing up

    I'd shock it. Cl up to around 17ppm in a vinyl pool...higher if your pool is plaster. Unusual that you have no CC's but seeing the algae would be good enough for me.

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    Default Re: Help! 911 - algae showing up

    What about the pH bouncing around? You think it contributed?
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    duraleigh Guest

    Default Re: Help! 911 - algae showing up

    No. If I had to guess, I would surely guess there was a lack of Cl at some point that allowed it to start.

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    Default Re: Help! 911 - algae showing up

    I'll start shocking tomorrow. How low would you recommend it before I let the kids back in? Thanks again.

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    Default Re: Help! 911 - algae showing up

    When the clorine is below 10ppm and the PH is within normal range.
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