Green Monster!

[PoolDoc]

1. Begin adding 3 gallons of PLAIN 6% household bleach each evening.
2. The only kit you might be able to purchase locally, that has a valid CYA test, is the HTH 6-way (NOT: 5-way) available at some Walmarts. Otherwise, order a K2006, using the link below.
3. Use borax (Walmart detergent section) to get your pH to just above 7.0.
4. Report CYA results once you have valid tests. Computer read test strips are NOT valid.
5. Brush visible 2 - 3x per week.
6. Filter 24/7
7. Do NOT use algaecides. (Chlorine is the best algicide; copper works but isn't really chlorine compatible and causes stains and green hair; foamy algicides don't really work.)

[JT Marfshall]

Thank you, PoolDoc!
I have dosed up the chlorine the last 2-3 days.
Water is beginning to clear.
I just vacuumed to waste, then finished with filter vacuum to save water, then broadcast about 20 oz of cal hypo, and am going to bed!
I expect it to snap pretty clear tomorrow.

thanks again!

[Spensar]

Be sure to keep adding the 3 gallons of PLAIN 6% household bleach each evening until it clears. Getting from green to clear takes a LOT of chlorine, and if you let the chlorine level drop down the algae will bounce back.