Changing weather can mean varying pool conditions and chemical needs. As most of us are finishing up a terrible year for openings and algae growth, our pools need different care.
If you have dumped an unusual amount of liquid chlorine in your pool, the water is still not completely clear, and your CL test is zero, you need more chlorine. Larger doses. Keep your PH down as you go but YES you need more CL. Feels wrong but your pool has an infection.
If you have been running your chlorinator at a high setting to kill off the gunk, your pool is clear, and you have a proper or high CL reading, it's time to turn the dispenser back to a more normal setting. If you are still fighting to get clear and don't have a CL reading, keep dosing but be ready to dial back when you show normal levels.
If you have a salt chlorinator and you have been running it high, your PH is likely up. It's time to check your PH and get that back down to 7.2. This PH setting is important for your Chlorines efficacy as well as the pool structure and systems.
If you have an automatic cover and your pool has looked good sense opening, congratulations. You are enjoying one of the many benefits of an auto cover. Consider cleaning the cover with a light detergent and bleach water solution. Wet it down first with water and a gentle brush with your pool brush should do it. Let your cover pump get the dirty water off. Getting the algae off the top of the cover will help keep it from getting in the pool when you open and close. If the algae doesn't go in the pool, you don't have to kill and filter it out of the pool.
Are you planning on having some parties this weekend? Remember that people (and especially dogs) in the pool will require MORE chlorine. Remember to account for the bather load with a boost of chlorine before the swim event. It's much easier to account for and stay ahead of the chlorine demand before hand than chase it later.
