My before and after pics!

[lambo]

All -

Can't thank everyone here enough for all the help and advice. And of course you know I'll be coming back here for more help.

But for now, I hope you all enjoy these before and after shots.

I'm not done yet, still some vacuuming and brushing to do, but needless to say the change from last Sunday to today is dramatic. Seven days, a lot of netting leaves, tons of bleach, running the DE filter 24/7 and backwashing it more times than I can count, but it was all worth it! The only water I had to add was to raise the level back up to the skimmer when I vacuumed on waste a couple times this week.

Before:









After:









The deep end is actually crystal clear, but the shadows from the huge trees make it look dark. If the water temp wasn't hovering right at 70 degrees I'd be in the pool right now!

Thanks again everyone!

 

[poolstupid]

Your pool looks beautiful and inviting Great JOB!!!

 

[icfbuild]

Lots of work equals great rewards.
your pool looks fantastic!

 

[JesseJames]

Like night and day for sure! Looks amazing!

 

[Richard320]

Be sure to stick around and post your experience and words of encouragement to others who will starting to tame their pools later this season!

 

[zea3]

Congratulations! It looks wonderful!

 

[anonapersona]

WOW! Good job!

 

[dlduvall]

Great job! I needed that inspiration as I will be tackling my own backyard this weekend! Normally, I would have started earlier, but my work schedule has prevented it until now. :x Thanks for the pics! I'm so excited, looking forward to a case of sparkly poolitis!

 

[Isaac-1]

I am glad it is all working out for you, stick around and keep us posted on your upcoming pool projects as they go.

Ike

 

[melissab]

Wow! Amazing turnaround. It looks beautiful now. I like the boxers too.

 

[mynewpool]

Nice

 

[Circle-D]

Wow, great pics. That is a testament to what this site can do!!

Chris

 

[Flotsam]

Looks great!

I too started the war on algae this past weekend and it looks like I'm winning the war. I wish I'd have taken a "before" picture, but I'll definitly be posting an "after" picture later this week.

Again - good job !!

 

[4JawChuck]

Nice work, looks like a million bucks!

BTW a few Magic Erasers will work wonders on the vinyl liner at the water line, just need to get in and swim and scrub once its warmed up!

 

[lambo]

Thanks all for the kind words!

And awesome idea about the magic erasers!

 

[acroy]

VERY nice!!!

Get in the pool! 70 dgrees is a little cool, but it feels GREAT!

 

[iPhone]

Great job! I guess you didn't want to keep the beautiful reflection of the trees that one gets from an opaque pool?

Another fine example of swamp to swimmable with Pool School in seven days, Enjoy!

 

[MyBad]

WOW that is beautiful.....what a transformation!

 

[Clueless]

Thank you for posting this. I needed to see that it WILL happen... just not soon enough for me! And since it took you seven days, I may still have a few yet to go though my water didn't look as bad initially. Anyway, thanks again!

 

[guamguy]

WOW! Only a week!!?? That looks great, nevermind the 70 degrees, celebrate and go swimming