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This is our second year with our 14'x48" intex ultra frame. All went well last year until the end of the season when we had a mustard algae problem which I could not resolve for anything. Luckily the season was basically over and we emptied the pool, cleaned it, and put it away. I have two...

I just looked up the pool blaster on amazon and it got good reviews! Do you think it will it trap the fine dead algae and particles, though, that I'm having the issues with? Thanks for the suggestions!

Hi there. I have a 15x48 intex ultra frame pool. I recently battled some algae (which I believe is finally dead!) and am now faced with the dead gray crud all over the bottom of my pool. I only have the vaccum that hooks up to your garden hose and the mesh bag doesn't get the dust. I...

What about a clarifier? Anyone have experience with these?

pH is 7.2 FC is about 5 TA is 100 I know I should get a bigger test kit for the rest, but time just got away from me. I added stabilizer when we put the pool up according to the directions and I've been able to keep the chlorine level fine with floater tablets and occasional shock. I'm glad...

Hello all. I am new here and an owner of a 15'x48'' intex ultraframe pool. We've had no problems all summer until the other day I noticed some yellowish/orange/brown stuff accumulating around the edges of the pool bottom. I assumed it was algae (mustard algae b/c of the color?) so I shocked...