Recent content by donnerpool

So, my first year of pool-ownership comes to an end on a green note. I fought algae and won at the beginning of the year and worked very hard to keep the water balanced, but the pool ended up looking a big green around the gills before we drained it for the year. I want next year to be...

Just a pool update! My pool is clear and there is no sign of the algae. Thank you, everyone, for your help. I love this site and thanks to TFP, I actually really enjoy taking care of my pool now. Thank you everyone!

Thanks! That explains why I couldnt figure out how to backwash my filter :-D . I know the Intex filters are not even close to the best, but, gotta deal with what I got cuz I cant afford any better at the moment :hammer: Thanks for everyone's help!

I am brushing daily. The vacuum that came with the pool is a bit of a joke, but I can't afford anything better until payday. I checked the filter last night, and the cartridge looks okay. I'll change it out tonight. Okay, now for your daily dose of ROOKIE ALERT! What do I do to "backwash" the...

Hello fellow TFP travelers, I just put up my pool in May and last Thursday, I came home from work to find a Jolly Green Giant in my back yard. Yes, you guessed it! My pool was full of algae. I read up on treating algae here on your wonderful site, but I seem to be at a standstill. First, here...