On Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:33:07 -0400, wrote:

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On Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:09:19 -0700, "Steve B"
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"Kurt Ullman" wrote in message
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Jim T wrote:

If your suggestion is to get a phosphate regent test don't waste your
time. I already know that. Thanks

Jim

AT least from experience with our pool, I would wonder if you are using
an algacide and if not, why not?

Algaecides are for people who don't maintain enough chlorine levels.

No, they're for people who don't like blond hair (or burnt hair). It takes a
*lot* if chlorine to kill algae. Chlorine is intended to kill bacteria, not
algae.

But it kills both.

Not in the concentrations you want to be swimming in.

Best plan is to not use the pool for a day or 2.
The chlorine levels return to normal pretty quickly.

I didn't say one shouldn't shock the pool. The purpose of shock isn't to kill
algae either.