Quote Originally Posted by leejp
Yes... but I still have the loop-loc cover on and it'll be a while before it comes off (after the norway maple spinners, pollen... are all gone, usually late May in my neck of the woods). I just got the pump/filter going to prevent the algae from completely taking over. It's running 24x7 but once the FC begins to hold I'll knock it down to the usual ~8HRs (7PM-3AM and add a 1/2 jug bleach every day at 8PM).
Leejp, ditch the cover, start the filter system and let your skimmers do their job. While you're at it, brush as per above. Without the system running and vacing and brushing the pool, you are probably wasting as much $ on chems as running the pool would cost you. Pollen will pass right through your safety cover, and the 'spinners' will gather in your skimmer basket, just empty the basket (s) morning and night. (The big stuff is easier to get out than the little 'green' stuff)
Just a little well intentioned advice, accept or reject as you see fit

In any event, good luck with your pool!