I was recently given a 13,000 Gallon above ground pool with a vinyl liner and cartridge filter. We got it filled last week and it’s been a nightmare. I started off listening to friends that have pools adding chemicals blindly. I added shock, algaecide, ph down, and clarified with no results. I had enough of the frustration and took a sample of water to my local pool store (not a fan of pool stores but I am waiting on my kit to come in). They tested the water and told me to add a gallon of muriatic acid and 30 mins later to add 4 pounds of granulated shock and was told my water should be clear within 24 hours. My water still isn’t clear, for now I’m using Clorox test strips until my kit comes in. After adding the acid, my PH and alkalinity levels have dropped below “ok” range. My total
Chlorine is high and free chlorine is within normal range. I’ve attached a copy of the pool store results and my results 24 hours after adding the acid and shock. I still have green water. I’m not sure if I should drain and refill or what else to do. Helllpppp I have absolutely no idea what I am doing and I’m ready to burn in.


Chlorine is high and free chlorine is within normal range. I’ve attached a copy of the pool store results and my results 24 hours after adding the acid and shock. I still have green water. I’m not sure if I should drain and refill or what else to do. Helllpppp I have absolutely no idea what I am doing and I’m ready to burn in.


