A few water questions

[rjc311]

Thanks Sherra...I appreciate the input. I was kinda wondering why I would have to shock since I have all that stabilizer in there. I'll just test often and add only as necessary. Thanks again!

[LostboyinVA]

Since your pool is small you may want to consider a partial drain and refill. A 50% drain would get your CYA level down to a more reasonable 40ppm.

[rjc311]

Will the chlorine and chemicals in the water kill grass/plants?

[LostboyinVA]

Chlorine kills algea, algae is just a plant that grows in water. I'd say it isn't the best in the world for your grass, but if you could run your drain line into some woods or a drainage ditch you should be ok. I'm luck enough to have a drainage stream and woods right near my filter so I just drain out there as needed.