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    Not algae but debris/pollen/decomp

    Yeah apparently... I wish it was algae so it would get filtered easily vs vacuuming nightmare... thanks for your time and help
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    Not algae but debris/pollen/decomp

    but no chlorine loss? it's weird cause it definitely looks like algae on the intake hoses and skimmers, could be just decomposed leaves and bugs but i don't understand why the filter isn't clearing it. i will vacuum again, it's mostly small particles of what appears to be green algae...
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    Not algae but debris/pollen/decomp

    no chlorine loss last night but i could of sworn i smelled mustard when washing filter... water green, cant see bottom, stirred up debris when vacuuming. no easy way to vacuum this pool, constantly blocking strainer with big debris while hose is hooked to intake, too much to vacuum... any...
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    Not algae but debris/pollen/decomp

    ok ill the oclt tonight and get some bleach, bjs was out and i was in a pinch so i bought some shock from home depot
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    Not algae but debris/pollen/decomp

    why aren't cc's showing up tho? the water is clear until i disturb the bottom. take a sample of disturbed water to check for cc? will slamming do most of the work or will i have to keep vacuuming during the slam?
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    Not algae but debris/pollen/decomp

    Hi guys, I have a 22' by 52" intex ultra frame with stock pump. I've got the test kit from tfp and the cc - 0 cya is 50, ph 7.5, my pool has collected alot of debris and i bought a better vacuum and attachments to vacuum through the intake but i stir up all the debris and it gets cloudy. Should...
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    New pool just filled, tf-100 test kit on its way, what do I need to get...

    Thanks for the info and I finished the Pool School. So I will use bleach or liquid chlorine for FC... floating tabs idea is out. Then I will purchase stabilizer granules to protect the fc from the sun. I will use the pool math based on test results to get req'd amts of fc and cya. I will add fc...
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    New pool just filled, tf-100 test kit on its way, what do I need to get...

    As the title states, my 1st pool has been filled and I ordered the tf 100 test kit. What should I buy, what brands of chemicals, new pool suggestions are appreciated. My Walmart special Intex 22 by 52 high came with a crappy removable ladder, a 2500 gph pump and I was hoping to balance water...