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    Algae in pool Intex Easy Set pool.... but will be closing pool for season soon

    Hello, Our 15' Intex Easy Set pool water has turned green. I admit to being lazy the last week with the chemicals. Our weather has been cold and I'll be draining the pool for the season and packing it away soon. Will the algae that I have now affect my pool when I set it up next season and fill...
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    what to do until test kit gets here?

    Alright so I tested and assuming I did it right my Free Chlorine is 9.4 and no Combined Chlorine is present. And my CYA is at 90ppm.
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    what to do until test kit gets here?

    Thank you Richard! Those videos are exactly what I needed! - - - Updated - - - Thanks Kim! That was a smart move to order the kit first! My pool was a last minute birthday present for my 7 year old. I had no idea at the time what it would involve beyond leveling my yard and filling it! lol
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    what to do until test kit gets here?

    Oh man am I wishing I took chemistry in high school now! I received the kit tonight and it is overwhelming to say the least! I'm not even sure how much of the water sample to fill the tube with lol
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    what to do until test kit gets here?

    Thank you Dave for your help! There's so much more to this little pool than I realized! At what point would it be safe for my daughter to go swimming in the pool? Or should we just hold off until the test kit arrives and we make adjustments? I'll be purchasing the items suggested tomorrow and...
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    what to do until test kit gets here?

    I have a 15' (36" deep) Intex Easy Set pool that we just put up yesterday and filled. I've ordered the Taylor K-2006 test kit, but it won't be here for 5-9 days. Is there anything I can do now to try and prevent problems before the test kit arrives? I have a bottle of chlorine on hand but am...