Will algae settle to bottom using only bleach?

[h0va4life]

I am hoping to vacuum to waste by removing the filter and disconnecting the return if the algae settles to the bottom. I removed the filter in order to prevent filter clog up during the algae cleaning process - i have a cheap above ground pool (~1400 gallons of water) from big box store that has just the little dingy filters. I unfortunately got too busy to maintain thus the water was dark green.

I lowered pH using muriatic acid and poured bleach ~25, now water is a much lighter green color. I am maintaining the FC at high level. Do I need to lower pH before adding more bleach once FC goes to zero? I have some clarifier laying around I will also use that once I can vacuum things up as well.

 

[ajw22]

Read our recommendations for maintaining a small seasonal pool.

Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools

Smaller seasonal pools can see just as much enjoyment as their larger counterparts. In this guide we'll show you how to maintain your temporary pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

It says:

If the water begins turn cloudy or greenish, or pool the surfaces becomes slippery an algae bloom is likely starting to take hold. It is difficult (but not impossible) to resolve an algae bloom with the equipment included in these types of pools. Often, the easiest and quickest solution is to drain the pool, scrub the sides and bottom thoroughly, and start over. If you choose that route, start over with the water chemistry just as you did the first time.

 

[h0va4life]

Read our recommendations for maintaining a small seasonal pool.

Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools

Smaller seasonal pools can see just as much enjoyment as their larger counterparts. In this guide we'll show you how to maintain your temporary pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

It says:

If the water begins turn cloudy or greenish, or pool the surfaces becomes slippery an algae bloom is likely starting to take hold. It is difficult (but not impossible) to resolve an algae bloom with the equipment included in these types of pools. Often, the easiest and quickest solution is to drain the pool, scrub the sides and bottom thoroughly, and start over. If you choose that route, start over with the water chemistry just as you did the first time.

I hate the thought of wasting water but it is what it is...

 

[newdude]

I hate the thought of wasting water but it is what it is...

Water never is wasted. You are returning it from where it came from. It will be there for someone else one day.

 

[Toxophilite]

1,400 gallon pool, backwashing to waste, you would end up using near all new water anyway!