Seems like I forgot it all during the winter

[Rickey]

Ben,
Thanks for the reply. I was referring to CYA The pool is crystal clear right now. I got it clear just by adding some bleach, and waiting 3-4 days for it to clear the cloud up. I just want to find that balance it used to have. I have not had an algae breakout this year. There was very little green on the sides but there were some leaves in the bottom. It took me about 4-5 hours to get it all cleaned up. I don't consider that long at all in comparison to what I have seen others do. The total amount of leaves filled 2 small Wal-Mart bags. As far as being ready, I think the kids will be in it this weekend. The pool was 79 yesterday.

[aylad]

If you have "very little green" on the sides, then you still have algae present in the water, and need to shock the pool again...

Janet

[Rickey]

Janet,
No, I was referring to when I opened the pool last month. I have not had any green since I initially shocked the pool. I clean the leaves out of the bottom, vacuumed, backwashed, rinsed, and then added salt and bleach. So that I know better for next year, should I have went in a different sequence? What would be your next step? I have not done anything to it since my initial post. My honey do list has been working in full force.

[aylad]

Janet,
No, I was referring to when I opened the pool last month. I have not had any green since I initially shocked the pool. I clean the leaves out of the bottom, vacuumed, backwashed, rinsed, and then added salt and bleach. So that I know better for next year, should I have went in a different sequence? What would be your next step? I have not done anything to it since my initial post. My honey do list has been working in full force.

Ah, my bad!! Misunderstood the post. Sounds like you've got it all under control, now it's time to go swimming, if you can fit it in between jobs on your honey do list!!

Janet