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They had me bring in a water sample, and then they put the water into different small vials and put them in some type of machine. Not sure honestly, I didn't ask what type of test it was. :/ Also, would the CYA level be on this print out they gave me from the pool store? I did add chlorine...

Hi there, I am a brand new pool owner of just this season. I'm having trouble recently with my very small, 10x30 Intex pool for my kids. I have a sand pump that I bought (which was VERY expensive!) from the pool store, because the filter that came with the pool was absolute garbage...

Richard, yes, I did go through that thread! Looks promising. It is almost 100 degrees today, kids are dying to go in. I think I'm going to let them jump in. Just hope this green clears up! Still looks green, but clear.

Thank you! Richard, mine looks exactly like that, although half that size length-wise.

Thank you SO SO much everyone! I added the bleach as suggested as well as the chlorine tab in a floater. I have the pump running and will keep it running all day as well. Should this start to clear up the greenness? And if so, how long will that take approximately? The filter gets dirty...

Thank you both! I will add the bleach now. Should I stick a chlorine tab in the floater too and leave the pump running all day? I also have some Arm and Hammer pool tab thingys. (I'm sorry my wording isn't the best - newbie!!) And yes, bordelond, that is the pool we have!

It is not inflatable, straight walls and poles. It's small, I think the box said about 1100 gallons. My kids are dying to go in, but the color is really making me nervous! I don't know if it's safe for them. Thankfully they're at school now so I can do some more research.

Wow, thanks for the quick replies!! It's a clear green tint - definitely green. Not murky or cloudy. It was not filled from a well. Just from our city water with a garden hose a few days ago. I will check out that seasonal pool guide, thank you! I'm just a mom trying out something new for...

Hi everyone, I'm totally new here and to owning a pool in general. I bought an Intex 10-foot across, 30-inch high pool for my two kids to play in this summer. I filled it two days ago and all was well on day one! The kids had a blast. However, the next morning it was totally GREEN. I...