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Brad Snapp Posted: 5/10/2019
I've seen some videos where the filter is set to recirculate for the 1st 24 hours after brushing and shocking. Seems like a good idea to me because after stirring up the algae and then killing it with chlorine much of it falls to the bottom where it can then be vacuumed to waist.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/26/2017
memaw - Bleach is the same as chlorine only weaker. The internet has instructions on how much bleach to add instead of liquid chlorine.Reply
memaw Posted: 6/24/2017
I am confused on when to use shock or when to use bleachReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/18/2016
Lainey - Actually, these steps are out of sequence. I would pull out as much of the large debris before you run the filtering system to keep it from clogging the filter.Reply
Lainey Posted: 5/17/2016
Can step 2 be done while you're running the filter for 24 hrs (Step 1), or are you supposed to wait until after the 24 hrs so the larger debris doesn't get stirred up?Reply
linda Posted: 10/12/2015
very easy to follow, very helpful and useful, very organize, ThankReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/12/2015
gpage - See our guide on "How To Break Chlorine Lock". It has information on what chlorine lock is and how to break it.Reply
gpage Posted: 6/11/2015
I have been struggling with my green pool for over a week. 24 ft above ground. My chlorine level has been high this week but the green is still there. A local pool place thought it was chlorine block and 24hrs ago I put in 6 backs of shock and later in the day 6 gallons of bleach. When I backwash it comes out green/brown so it is filtering, but I am at a loss.Reply
Tony Posted: 6/10/2015
Great article with detail information was very helpful.Thanks
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/18/2014
SKJ - Make sure all of your pool chemicals are balanced before you shock you pool, especially the pH. After shocking, use an Algaecide.Reply
SKJ Posted: 6/17/2014
I opened my pool after the winter is over and found it dark green. For the past one week I have been shocking the pool with little clarity. What do I do to clear it up.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/15/2013
leaking light - If you have a line across the lens, it sounds like you may have had water in the light fixture at one time. Maybe the previous owner corrected the problem and just didn't clean the lens. I would take the light fixture out of the niche and look at it just to be sure there is no water in the fixture now. See our guide on "How to Replace a Pool Light Bulb" for more information. As long as you have it out, I would replace the gasket to avoid future problems.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 7/12/2013
I followed these steps, pool looks amazing but I noticed algae on the inside of the glass lens in the top 1/3, visible at night when the light is turned on. Does it sound like there is there a leakage problem in the light fixture? No one has swam in the in-ground pool at night since we recently moved in and I am concerned about electric/water danger issues - please advise.Reply