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    Green algae on bottom of pool

    The filters I am using in my Krystal Clear Model 635T filter pump are the Intex Type A filter but before I was using Coleman Type III A/C Poll filter pump replacement cartridge. Not sure if one is better than the other? Any recommendations on size/type of sand filters. I see several on...
  2. J

    Green algae on bottom of pool

    Ahhh, I do not have a skimmer. I just skim the pool by hand using the net on a pole.
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    Green algae on bottom of pool

    You guys are awesome! Thanks so much for the suggestions and quick response. We did buy a hydro tools swim line vacuum #8140 when we bought the pool but we could not figure out how to get it to work. It has a long blue hose that came with the vacuum head and I thought it was supposed to hook...
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    Green algae on bottom of pool

    Ok so I am now reading all about slamming and I see that while doing so you should test/add chlorine at least twice a day. I am wondering if I should add muratic acid since my PH is slightly high at 7.8. I notice there is a lot of suggestions about vacuuming your pool. We do not have a vacuum...
  5. J

    Green algae on bottom of pool

    ok will do! Also, how long do I maintain the FC at 28? I am kinda new at this so still learning.
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    Green algae on bottom of pool

    I am using test kit TF100, I will add that to my signature line. We did add some stabilizer in the nylon sock two days ago but have since pulled the sock. I also just added in some bleach to bring the FC up to 27 ( or should I keep it at 28?). When I did the cya test, we ran it a couple of times...
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    Green algae on bottom of pool

    Hello, I need some help figuring out what to do with green algae in my vinyl above ground Intex pool. Last week, we had a couple of days of rain and since then we've been fighting the algae battle. Since opening the pool in mid june, We have been using the BBB (Bleach, Borax and Baking Soda)...