Hello all! New to posting, although I’ve tried to follow along with posts this year.
I have a 7,000 gallon above ground pool with a sand filter that is going to be the death of me, I’m sure. Around the 4th of July, I let the chlorine drop to almost nothing for 2 days in 100° heat. Needless to say, I woke up to a green pool very soon after. Ever since, I’ve been battling algae, I think. I just ordered the recommended test kit today but it won’t be here for a week. Anyways, I’m attaching a photo of my current situation. The water is clear but you can see a slight amount of green on the bottom and sides of the pool. I’ve vacuumed some of the pool, although not well since I don’t have a vacuum that can vacuum to waste. I have been backwashing the filter 2-4 times a day and the water ALWAYS comes out bright green, so although the water is clear, I know there is algae in the pool.
You can see I’m not dealing with a HUGE algae problem but enough that we can’t swim. Should I drain and refill since I won’t have a test kit for another week?
Thanks in advance for the help! I’m ready to get rid of this pool!!
I have a 7,000 gallon above ground pool with a sand filter that is going to be the death of me, I’m sure. Around the 4th of July, I let the chlorine drop to almost nothing for 2 days in 100° heat. Needless to say, I woke up to a green pool very soon after. Ever since, I’ve been battling algae, I think. I just ordered the recommended test kit today but it won’t be here for a week. Anyways, I’m attaching a photo of my current situation. The water is clear but you can see a slight amount of green on the bottom and sides of the pool. I’ve vacuumed some of the pool, although not well since I don’t have a vacuum that can vacuum to waste. I have been backwashing the filter 2-4 times a day and the water ALWAYS comes out bright green, so although the water is clear, I know there is algae in the pool.
You can see I’m not dealing with a HUGE algae problem but enough that we can’t swim. Should I drain and refill since I won’t have a test kit for another week?
Thanks in advance for the help! I’m ready to get rid of this pool!!
No need to drain. Just add about 1/4 - 1/2 gallon of liquid chlorine or regular bleach to the water each day until the kit arrives. Once it does, post a full set of results and we'll help you from there.
