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    Question Too much algaecide in pool

    I put way too much alg. in pool when opening. Now water will not clear up..What can I do? thx

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    Default Re: Too much algaecide in pool

    Sometimes running high chlorine levels will break it down over time. Also, run your filter 24/7 while you are trying to clear it.

    This is one of the reasons we say only to use Polyquat 60% algaecide.

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    Default Re: Too much algaecide in pool

    Quote Originally Posted by Watermom View Post
    Sometimes running high chlorine levels will break it down over time. Also, run your filter 24/7 while you are trying to clear it.

    This is one of the reasons we say only to use Polyquat 60% algaecide.
    Too late for Polyquat...But I'll try high chlorine and filter 24/7.......thx

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    Default Re: Too much algaecide in pool

    Quote Originally Posted by Earl J View Post
    Too late for Polyquat...But I'll try high chlorine and filter 24/7.......thx
    Would u recommend clarifier? I let pump run for the past 30 + hrs...no improvement

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