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bigdaddy2003

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May 31, 2010 7:54 PM
Last year my pool turned green after about a month and a half of having it up and this year I would like to keep it clear. The question I have for anyone who can answer is what causes the green? Not enough chemicals? People dragging grass in?

Thanks for any help.
May 31, 2010 7:54pm
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GoChiefs

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May 31, 2010 8:05 PM
It's Algae. Just get some Algae guard and dump in it whenever you do your shock. What size is the pool?
May 31, 2010 8:05pm
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Apple

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May 31, 2010 8:11 PM
Gotta get Algaecide to keep algae away. Keep an eye on the pH too and don't let it get out of whack.
May 31, 2010 8:11pm
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May 31, 2010 8:13 PM
I HIGHLY recommend this! Works WONDERS! I always had trouble with keeping my chemicals balanced...I heard about this...tried it for the first time last summer. I had to do NOTHING all summer but shock, chlorine, and vacuum. Kept my water crystal clear. Definitely worth the price. 2 cubes will last you all summer. Just put them in a pair of pantyhose or something and drop in your skimmer basket.

http://www.intheswim.com/Pool-Chemicals/Pool-Stain-Removal-and-Stain-Prevention-Chemicals/Sparkle-Plus-Pool-Water-Clarifier/
May 31, 2010 8:13pm
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bigdaddy2003

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May 31, 2010 8:32 PM
Yeah, I figured it was algae. I was just hoping to get a grip on what really causes it so I could try and avoid it this year. The pool is just an inflatable. 13x36 I believe.
May 31, 2010 8:32pm
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Apple

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May 31, 2010 8:39 PM
Might think about putting up this sign too...

May 31, 2010 8:39pm
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May 31, 2010 8:41 PM
I'll give that a 2/10, but only because you knew how to post the picture.
May 31, 2010 8:41pm
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May 31, 2010 8:45 PM
dlazz;374780 wrote:I'll give that a 2/10, but only because you knew how to post the picture.
Thanks Pool Boy! :)

cut me a break, it's been a long weekend and then Justin changes everything! Ha!
May 31, 2010 8:45pm
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GoChiefs

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May 31, 2010 8:50 PM
Keep your chemicals balanced and clean your pool out, and you won't have any algae problems. The only chemicals I use are shock, chlorine, algae guard (7 bucks for a gallon jug at walmart), and that cube, then sweep the pool out every other day or so. I have no issues at all.
May 31, 2010 8:50pm
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THE4RINGZ

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May 31, 2010 10:35 PM
I'll have my wife ask the pool boy when he stops in this week.
May 31, 2010 10:35pm
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bigdaddy2003

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Jun 1, 2010 1:29 AM
Thanks for the help.
Jun 1, 2010 1:29am
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bigdaddy2003

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Jun 4, 2010 3:39 PM
Couldn't take anymore of the inflatable pool. Went out and bought a 15 x 42 above ground.
Jun 4, 2010 3:39pm
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sonofsam

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Jun 5, 2010 12:21 AM
bigdaddy2003;379301 wrote:Couldn't take anymore of the inflatable pool. Went out and bought a 15 x 42 above ground.

What kind of filter did you buy? Sand, Earth, or Cartridge?
Jun 5, 2010 12:21am
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Jun 5, 2010 12:34 AM
anything with standing water still needs some work....
clean, shock, chlorine....that is the mantra.
Jun 5, 2010 12:34am
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bigdaddy2003

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Jun 12, 2010 8:11 PM
What does it mean when your water is white? It looks like it's full of the pop Squirt or 50/50.
Jun 12, 2010 8:11pm