Quote Originally Posted by rtpatter
Also how long can I wait to open my pool. I live in Alabama the temp. is already in the mid 70's I realize that algae is probably setting up in my pool. However, I would really like to wait another few weeks until all the pollen has fallen from the trees before I open because the pool won't truly get used until late May anyway.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Russ

Is your cover solid or mesh. If it is solid, I believe you can wait until late May without any problems as no sunlight will get through.

If it is mesh, sunlight will get through and your water will turn green probably in late April/early May if you don't do something