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    Default Re: Green, Cloudy, Disgusting Pool? You have ALGAE!!!

    You don't. The dirt, dead algae, etc. is removed by the filter and the water is returned to the pool. However, if you 'vacuum to waste,' the water is pumped out through your backwash line instead of going into the filter.

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    Default Re: Green, Cloudy, Disgusting Pool? You have ALGAE!!!

    Do you have to vaccum everyday? Will it eventually get clear with filtration and brushing?

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    Default Re: Green, Cloudy, Disgusting Pool? You have ALGAE!!!

    No. You do not have to vac every day. Dirt that is settled on the bottom usually will not reach the filter unless it is stirred up though. How often you vac just depends on how quickly your pool gets dirty.

    If this discussion needs to continue, let's start a new thread instead of tacking on to the end of this "sticky."

    Thanks.

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