The algae is winning and I want my sanity back!

We are going on our third year with our pool. Initially everything was good, but as time progresses, I am losing my never ending battle with algae. The first 1.5 years we used TriChlor tabs and as our CYA levels increased, we were advised to switch to CalHypo. Every since the switch, we have struggled to maintain a consistent chlorine level (we are immersing the pucks in the skimmers).

We live in Central TX and have two consistent battles: breezes and hard water. I fear the CalHypo is...

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