new pool

[ramoniqque]

Thank you all again... I think I'm starting to understand how it all works.. I have successfully battled the biofilm/ algae.. no more slippiness yey .. Took a nice swim already.. Now I'm just waiting for my ALK and CYA to rise and then we'll see..
One more question...do you recommend algaecide? or those phosphate free solutions.. or as long as you keep the balance of CYA/CL .. is not necessary??

[Watermom]

It isn't really necessary to use algaecide. If you stay on top of your water chemistry, you really don't need it. I never use it. Some people use it only at closing in the fall. Some people do use maintenance doses of it. The only type we recommend is Polyquat 60%. More info here: http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/polyquat.html

Phosphate solutions? Forget it. They are the latest thing pool stores use to remove money from your wallet. Don't need it.

[ramoniqque]

Thank you once again... I think I'm through with the questions ... for a few days at least ...so once I balance everything and "learn my pool habits" I will just use the BBB method and the bleach to chlorinate. Sounds simple.. now we'll see how it goes.. in practical application !

[aylad]

It really is as simple as that--the hard part is getting it back to clear and "undoing" what the pool store had you do to it in the first place!

Janet