Pebble Tec - Green Algae stuck to pool surface

[JannieMae]

I am hoping someone can help me here. I have a Pebble Tec pool that sat for two weeks without filtration because my pool motor died. The pool turned green which I expected. The new pump was installed and I began shocking it and treating it with Algaecide. It cleared up the water but the algae is stuck to the pool surface. I scrubbed a small section with a wire brush and it helped a little bit but the entire surface is covered (25,000 gallons). I am thinking I have to drain the pool and maybe pressure wash it. Are there any chemicals to help remove this build up so I don't have to drain it? I don't even know if pressure washing is good for Pebble Tec...

Thanks for any suggestions,
Janice

 

[Bama Rambler]

Welcome to TFP.

What were the ingredients in the algaecide?
What color is the algae?

 

[Patrick_B]

Welcome to the forum JannieMae.

There isn't a product made that is better at killing Algae than Chlorine.

It kills it completely, and it has virtually no side affects.

 

[Tanner M]

I am hoping someone can help me here. I have a Pebble Tec pool that sat for two weeks without filtration because my pool motor died. The pool turned green which I expected. The new pump was installed and I began shocking it and treating it with Algaecide. It cleared up the water but the algae is stuck to the pool surface. I scrubbed a small section with a wire brush and it helped a little bit but the entire surface is covered (25,000 gallons). I am thinking I have to drain the pool and maybe pressure wash it. Are there any chemicals to help remove this build up so I don't have to drain it? I don't even know if pressure washing is good for Pebble Tec...

Thanks for any suggestions,
Janice

SLAM SLAM SLAM!! No need to drain you just need ALOT of chlorine aka bleach.

 

[Casey]

Not only should you SLAM your pool, but you should brush it daily at the least.