Quote Originally Posted by PoolDoc View Post
This is the easiest starting place for small pools that have just been filled:
Super-simple-pool-chemistry-recipe-for-Intex-type-pools-start-up-amp-routine-care.

But, till you get some other chemicals, add 1/2 gallon of plain household bleach each evening. That will keep your pool from becoming a very-hard-to-clean swamp.
I have the same pool as you 16X48 Intex Ultra Frame. I used the method above and everything has been going great. The important thing I learned is these cheap filters need to be cleaned at least 3X per week maybe more depending on use. My pool was up for 4 days and I noticed the exit valve or whatever you call it when the water comes out of the filter was not very strong. I took the filter out and cleaned it. It then started working better. The pool also got a little cloudy when the filter was dirty.