Intex ABG Pump ?

[skydiva44]

I just found this awesome site, so haven't had a chance to buy the testing kit yet, but I do have a question about the pump. I currently have the pump that came with my 18 x 48 Easy Set pool. I am at the tailend of getting rid of an algae problem (I hope), the person at the PS said I really needed a bigger pump, and after reading some of these posts, I tend to agree with her on that one. We do have a SWG system, so my question is what size do you think I should get and one that works with my Intex SW...any help would be appreciated as I am ready to buy today or tomorrow if I get an answer back here soon. According to the manual, it is 5500 gallons, if that helps. Thank you!


Intex Easy Set 18 x 48
Krystal Klear Model 365 Filter Pump
Krystal Klear Deluxe SWG

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Well, it could be the pump, or it could be the water balance and your technique for attacking the algae....

Can you post a full set of water results and tell us how you have been treating it?

 

[skydiva44]

Thank you for responding so quickly,..as I just found this site, I have not yet purchased the pool test kit, I usually take it to the store, but I am going to get one. All I have are the rinky dink test strips as this time... forgot to say how I had been treating it, of course with pool chemicals that they told me I needed. Leslies Yellow out, shock, brush, 3 days in a row, have done that 3 times in the last 3 weeks. 9 oz. of Algae control and shock, brush. Ultra-bright to clear up milk look, but hasn't helped. Pump has been running non-stop for weeks, I will say it is getting better, I still see a little algae at the bottom and keep brushing it a couple of times a day. I can not see the bottom of the pool or the stairs...I don't know if you can help me without the test results though...

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Well, before you spend money upgrading the pump, let's see if there is an easier solution - so as soon as you can post some test results we can help with that. Maybe the pool store can test for you?

What have you been using to kill the algae?

 

[skydiva44]

I edited my previous post to add what I had done to treat the algae.....

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Okay, even without test results...if you still see algae then your chlorine levels aren't high enough to kill it...and that has nothing to do with your filter. It's probably a case where the algae is consuming the chlorine as you add it and you aren't getting ahead of it, know what I mean? Algae Control is more of a preventative - not real effective at killing it once it is present. High (shock levels) of chlorine are what will kill it.

So I would suggest you figure out a way to get a better test kit, in the meantime have them test the water for you (don't buy anything from them) and then read :

http://www.troublefreepool.com/pool-school/shocking_your_pool
http://www.troublefreepool.com/pool-school/defeating_algae

After you post your test results, we can advise you better.
We need:

FC
CC
PH
TA
CH
CYA


How do you feel about draining and starting over? That is an option worth considering, entirely up to you.

 

[skydiva44]

Ok...I will get it tested at the store and let you know. I did add more salt to the pool about a week ago and then the SWG told me it was too much, so I drained it down about 6" and filled it back up and it was ok. I will let you know my test results asap...thanks for the info already though!

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

I had a momentary lapse and forgot it was a SWG pool. You probably don't want to start over then.

We'll be waitin'