The pool is really green and I have been able to get it down to lighter shade but I just ordered the vacuum and was wondering if the reason there’s so much algae left is because I haven’t vacuumed it yet or if there’s another reason. The pump and filter all work pretty well but just making sure it’s just not having a vacuum and not something else
Just bought the house and the pool water looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in years.
- Thread starter joshkrueger
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- Jun 22, 2014
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Welcome to TFP! 
While I'm sure the pool is dirty, your primary reason for green./algae is most likely poor chemistry. If you don't already have a TF-100/Pro Series test kit, or a Taylor K-2006C test kit, that should be priority #1. We need to see reliable test numbers from one of those to really coach you through the clearing process.
In the meantime, be sure to update your signature with all of your pool and equipment details. The info is important for each response. We're happy to help you get through this.
While I'm sure the pool is dirty, your primary reason for green./algae is most likely poor chemistry. If you don't already have a TF-100/Pro Series test kit, or a Taylor K-2006C test kit, that should be priority #1. We need to see reliable test numbers from one of those to really coach you through the clearing process.In the meantime, be sure to update your signature with all of your pool and equipment details. The info is important for each response. We're happy to help you get through this.
Josh,
You might be better off to just drain the pool, clean up, and then refill with new water..
Thanks,
Jim R.
You might be better off to just drain the pool, clean up, and then refill with new water..
Thanks,
Jim R.
- Jun 22, 2014
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These links should help:
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tftestkits.net
Also bookmark the Pool Care Basics link in my signature.
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I’m doing this rn with the siphon method I tried everything else so now just doing it thanks
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Jul 21, 2013
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Anyone will do. Whatever you can get quickly at a good price.
Amazon if you want to wait for delivery. ACE, TRU VALUE, HD if I want it now.
Superior Pump 1/3 HP Submersible Thermoplastic Utility Pump 91330 - The Home Depot
The Superior Pump 1/3 HP Submersible Thermoplastic Utility Pump is an UL and CSA certified product for added safety. This comes with an assembled dimension of 5.875 in. d x 5.375 in. w x 10.75 in. h. It provides long lasting durability.
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- Jul 21, 2013
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I had one of those until I dropped it on the deck and it cracked.Yeah I think I’m getting this oneSuperior Pump 1/3 HP Submersible Thermoplastic Utility Pump 91330 - The Home Depot
The Superior Pump 1/3 HP Submersible Thermoplastic Utility Pump is an UL and CSA certified product for added safety. This comes with an assembled dimension of 5.875 in. d x 5.375 in. w x 10.75 in. h. It provides long lasting durability.www.homedepot.com
Handle it carefully. It’s plastic.
It worked but was slow with a garden hose. It worked much better with sprinkler pipe.
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Submersible pump hack.
Hey all !! I’ve been doing this for years but finally got good pics to show the difference. I have a standard 1/3 HP submersible pump withshown here Flow from 100ft 3/4 inch hose. Here comes the fun part : In the sprinkler section of the home centers / hardware store they have 3/4...
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Yeah it doesn’t get here til Tuesday so I’m just gonna siphon it til it arrives and if it goes to slowly I will have these ready to goIt worked but was slow with a garden hose. It worked much better with sprinkler pipe.
Submersible pump hack.
Hey all !! I’ve been doing this for years but finally got good pics to show the difference. I have a standard 1/3 HP submersible pump withshown here Flow from 100ft 3/4 inch hose. Here comes the fun part : In the sprinkler section of the home centers / hardware store they have 3/4...
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Saw a video saying u should after a bad case of algae so I was just gonna order some just in case while I figure out how to check the sand
- Jul 21, 2013
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Lots of bad information is given on YouTube.
No reason to replace the sand after algae.
Sand is lost from sand filters over time, and every few years, the sand should be checked and raised back to the level recommended in the Installation Manual.
What model sand filter are we discussing?
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A bit of sand is lost at every backwash.
You will probably need to add a 50# bag at the end of 5 years.
You will probably need to add a 50# bag at the end of 5 years.
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