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    Algae or Dirt or Pollen?

    OK, I have been running the pump/filter 10 hrs a day as advised. Checked the FC last night after dark and this morning and it showed about a 5 both times using the HTH 6 way test kit (not the strips). I ran the SWG for 2 hours today (early morning). Just tested again after a very sunny day...
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    Algae or Dirt or Pollen?

    Ahh, ok, now I see that the filter is part of the pump (some reason I thought it was part of the SWG). I guess my question is how many hours/day should the SWG be running. Also 10 (and then 4 after pool is clean)? I just went out and cleaned out the filter which I have never done since we...
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    Algae or Dirt or Pollen?

    We have Intex Krystal Clear Salt System - 15000 gal. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064O ... UTF8&psc=1 and Intex 56637EG 1000-Gallon Filter Pump AC 110 to 120-Volt http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QI ... UTF8&psc=1 Am I missing something?
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    Algae or Dirt or Pollen?

    Thanks for the advice. To clarify, I should run the pump 10 hours, but is it ok to keep the filter on for just 2 hours a day? We do have another test kit HTH 6 way test kit (http://www.amazon.com/Arch-Chemical-919 ... y+test+kit) but I was a little unsure of it, so I will try that today...
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    Algae or Dirt or Pollen?

    HI everyone, Brand new member here, and first time pool owner this summer. We have a 12ft 30" intex metal frame pool with an Intex Saltwater generator. I had been running the pump and filter for 2 hours each evening, but :oops: missed a couple nights this summer as my pump does not have a...