New pool owner in Georgia
- Thread starter grneyedbaby
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,059
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
With any water, especially lake water, make sure to go to our ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry page and use a TF-100 Test Kit (or Taylor K-2006C) to test the water and adjust accodoringly. Very important to avoid algae and keep the water sanitary. Let us know if you have any questions. Congrats on the new pool. 
With any water, especially lake water, make sure to go to our ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry page and use a TF-100 Test Kit (or Taylor K-2006C) to test the water and adjust accodoringly. Very important to avoid algae and keep the water sanitary. Let us know if you have any questions. Congrats on the new pool.
I've been shocking it for the past 3 days, but the water is still green. The filter seems to be working properly. I know it will take a few days to clear up the water. Any suggestions on speeding up the process?Welcome to TFP!
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,059
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Certainly. To clear-up water, you need to follow the SLAM Process. It works. But you must have a TF-100 (or Taylor K-2006C) test kit as noted above. If you follow the instructions on that SLAM link, you'll see positive results.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,059
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
So it’s now a week since filling the pool with lake water. Actually took 5 days to get it clear. Shocked the pool days 1-3 everyday, had 2 homemade flirtations going plus the pool pump. On day 4 used algaecide. Then day 5 shock again. It’s beautiful, I’m amazed at the results
See pictures below of transformation.
See pictures below of transformation.Attachments
How are you testing and chlorinating that water? How much chlorine (liquid, right?) did it take for lake water?
By the way, algaecide doesn't really kill algae....it is more a preventative. Assuming you have enough chlorine you really don't need it.
Enjoy your pool- I can't say I've ever seen one like that with a window!
Maddie
By the way, algaecide doesn't really kill algae....it is more a preventative. Assuming you have enough chlorine you really don't need it.
Enjoy your pool- I can't say I've ever seen one like that with a window!
Maddie
We are using a (drops not strips) test kit for chlorine and bromine. I have 3 tabs of chlorine in a floater right now. No liquid chlorine just the shock daily (which contained chlorine as well).How are you testing and chlorinating that water? How much chlorine (liquid, right?) did it take for lake water?
By the way, algaecide doesn't really kill algae....it is more a preventative. Assuming you have enough chlorine you really don't need it.
Enjoy your pool- I can't say I've ever seen one like that with a window!
Maddie
Have you read the ABCs of water-- ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
and how to match your FC to your CYA-- FC/CYA Levels
Maddie
and how to match your FC to your CYA-- FC/CYA Levels
Maddie
Yes I have read both, and I’m working on the balance.Have you read the ABCs of water-- ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
and how to match your FC to your CYA-- FC/CYA Levels
Maddie
