laurandavid09 said:
<snip> So he said I just need to get the stablizer stable and then once that is done will use shock and acid until I can see clearly to the bottom. Once that is done then clean the filter and should be good to go<snip>.
I respectfully disagree. Adding chemicals blindly to your water will end up causing much more problems than it will solve. We here at TFP advocate learning how to properly test your water and then use the results of the testing to determine what chemicals need to be added to balance your water; as a bonus, most of the chemicals needed can be found at your local store.
So, the first decision you need to make is do you want to take control of your pool, or do you want someone else to maintain it for you? If it's the first option, then the first thing you need to do is get your water tested at a local pool store, and post the results here so we can help you determine what you need to add to your water. Don't buy anything the pool store wants to sell you, just tell them you'll come back later. Also, tell us what your water looks like - is it green, cloudy, green+cloudy, etc. Second thing is to start reading the articles in Pool School about the ABC's of pool maintenance, etc. Read them once, read them twice, and ask any and all questions you have. Eventually you'll want a good test kit so you don't have to rely on the pool store, but this should get you started. Trust me, it always seems intimidating when you first start, but you'll be surprised how easy it is to maintain your water once you get it balanced and learn how to keep it balanced. If you choose the second option, then I wish you the best of luck with your pool. We'll be happy to answer any questions you might have, but I would suspect that our advice will conflict with what your pool maintenance person advises, as shown above.