Our pool is a 15 year old people tech pool. 3 years ago we started battling green algae. Our pool has always been with a paid service but the quit. We got a new service, dumped water (1-1/2 year ago), replaced sand in sand filter, then they quit after throwing a lot of extra money in. New guy took over, it’s GREEN!! We’ve done algicides, always checking PH, tons of chlorine, TRIED EVERYTHING. New pool guy already frustrated at me for telling him it’s green. I pay $120 a month. And this is the first full week it’s been hot outside for swimming..
ALGAE HELP!!!!
- Thread starter Sheilah
- Start date
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- Tags
- algae sand filter
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,024
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
Unfortunately you are in a vicious pool-service cycle. You need to take control of that water by testing yourself. Please see our ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry as a starting point. Next, order yourself a TF-100 (link below) or Taylor K-2006C. You must have one of those kits of your own. It's easy and accurate.
While waiting on the test kit, Read/save those Vital Links below in my signature. Update your sig as well. Add about 1 gallon of regular bleach to the water for now just to keep it from getting any worse. Make sure the bleach is not Clorox brand, and nothing that says scented or splashless. Once you get your test kit, post a full set of results and we'll coach you through the process to get that water clear again. Thanks for posting.
Unfortunately you are in a vicious pool-service cycle. You need to take control of that water by testing yourself. Please see our ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry as a starting point. Next, order yourself a TF-100 (link below) or Taylor K-2006C. You must have one of those kits of your own. It's easy and accurate.While waiting on the test kit, Read/save those Vital Links below in my signature. Update your sig as well. Add about 1 gallon of regular bleach to the water for now just to keep it from getting any worse. Make sure the bleach is not Clorox brand, and nothing that says scented or splashless. Once you get your test kit, post a full set of results and we'll coach you through the process to get that water clear again. Thanks for posting.