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  1. 08-08-2008 12:44 AM #1
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    Default Re: BROWN/GREEN POOL due to Impatient Husband

    Bleach, bleach, bleach!!!
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    Default Re: BROWN/GREEN POOL due to Impatient Husband

    but shouldn't i get my ph down first?
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    If it were my pool, I'd start hitting it with bleach.
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    ok, thanks, i just didn't want to mess it up any worse than it already is. he bought 4 boxes of HTH super shock that I can use tonight. How much do you think I should put in? I'll go get regular bleach tomorrow.
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    How are you coming along with your algae problem? Give us an update on how it is going.
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