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I have been fighting an algea problem for the last five days. I have added 5 bages of ganual shock over the last 3 days to no avail. It doesn't seem to be getting better but it's not getting an worse. My numbers are... FC 7 PH 7.8 Alk 160 CYA 40 CC 4.5 TC 11.5+ Any suggestions?

I've finally turned the corner on a pool that was off the charts chemically. All of my readings are in range, algae is under control, but my water is still cloudy. Would it be wise at this point to add some clarifier? What does clarifier do if anything to other chemicals?

Stopped in at my local pool store yesterday and received the following advice. "Bleach will damage your VL, you shouldn't use it" Is this true?

Just added CYA yesterday to my skimmer. I’m in the process of balancing out my chemicals and should be able to shock my pool this evening. I’m anticipating killing the algae. Do I then vacuum the pool and backwash soon? Or should I wait to vacuum and backwash allowing the CYA the allotted...

Help needed! I blew 2 gallons on non toxic antifreeze into my pool when I opened it this weekend. It settled on top of the pool creating an oil slick. I have put in 8 bags of shock to kill the algea but it can't break the surface. The shock combined with the antifreeze has created a white oil...