new pool

[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