argh! green

[huskyfan68]

21' above ground- last week took out cartridge (new one last year)- Cleaned it up good- Got all the green out- Put bottle of algaecide and 2 bags of shock- now it's green again!....... I really don't want to buy another new cartridge- Pool store says just clean it which I did- I'm tempted to empty it and start over........ thoughts???

[Watermom]

Hi and welcome to the Pool Forum!

We'll need some additional info to be able to help.

1. What size pump (hp)?
2. Exactly what all have you added to the pool, meaning ingredients and not just product names like 'shock' or 'algaecide.'
3. What does the water look like? Green and cloudy or green and clear?
4. Do you have a drops-based test kit? If so, what kind? Post current numbers.

If you don't have a good drops-based test kit:
The test kit that we think is by far the best is the Taylor K2006 or 2006C (better buy). Not available locally but you can get it through this link that takes you to Amazon: http://pool9.net/tk/

But, in the meantime, go to Walmart and see if they have the HTH 6-Way drops-based kit (no test strips!) and get that. If they don't, get an OTO/Phenol Red kit (yellow and red drops) instead. Use it to test and then post your numbers. Also while you are at WallyWorld, get several jugs of their generic 8.25% bleach and a couple of boxes of 20 Mule Team Borax (laundry aisle).

Repost with requested info and then someone here can try and help you.

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