Help!! I can’t seem to get rid of the Algea

[eunicejose]

Hello!!! I’m new here but I’ve been POOLSTORED too many times and I’m hoping I can finally move away from that. I can’t keep my pool crystal clear and blue. I my FC levels are dropping so fast! The pool is aqua with a green tint and I keep getting what I think is Algea at the bottom. I’ve already ordered a test kit that you guys recommend but it won’t come til Tuesday per the strips this is the current reading ( I added liquid bleach last night) The pump has been running all night and all day.

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome to TFP! Don't try to do too much right now until the kit arrives. Maybe add half a gallon of chlorine each day and brush. That's it. Once you get your kit post a full set of results and we'll get you through this. Be sure to updater your signature with all of your pool and equipment info.

 

[huggies]

I would suggest doing absolutely nothing till you get your new test kit and good pool numbers. Well, except keep adding liquid chlorine. Not sure size of pool but from pic I would add 3 gallons right now and brush/vacuum/circulate. I've had a vinyl pool in AZ for 6 yrs now and even when my pump died and I went full dark green, I was able to recover within a week or so. Vinyl is nice, don't have to worry so much about anything other than chlorine and ph. Salt if SWG.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Welcome!

At this point, there's no real reason to run your pump 24/7, especially if you're on a Time of Use plan through $CE. You'll will need to run the pump 24/7 during the SLAM Process, so plan ahead for that. Keep an eye on your pump pressure and clean or backwash when pressure increases by 25% over the clean pressure.

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[IceShadow]

I would suggest doing absolutely nothing till you get your new test kit and good pool numbers. Well, except keep adding liquid chlorine. Not sure size of pool but from pic I would add 3 gallons right now and brush/vacuum/circulate. I've had a vinyl pool in AZ for 6 yrs now and even when my pump died and I went full dark green, I was able to recover within a week or so. Vinyl is nice, don't have to worry so much about anything other than chlorine and ph. Salt if SWG.

They have 6k gallon pool per their profile - don't add 3 gallons. Half a gallon a day as Pat mentioned is fine until the kit comes in.