"Re: New Subscriber/supporter totally stumped! - I have only limited experience with above ground pools -- but ALL the experience I have indicates that their filters are inadequate, when you have a problem. With a 10,000 gallon pool, you're stuck. - But, with a 10' x 2.5' pool (10 x 2 water), you've only got a little more than 1,000 gallons of water. Why don't you just drain and refill? - AG pool filters can do OK, if you never let the water get messed up. But on the small pools the associated filters are inadequate for cleaning up a mess. - Just be sure as you drain, to brush and watch out all the goo. PS: Thanks for your support! - PoolDoc -"


Hi PoolDoc

Thanks for the quick reply.

I've thought about totally draining.....Actually have drained off about half last week replacing it with fresh -- That was after the rain water mess. I think that's why the cloudiness has cleared up a bit. That and the amount of chlorine ratio being increased.

But, call me impatient for not wanting to totally drain & refill. The situation is complicated by having well water & the need to be careful how long I run the water pump (it being 37yrs old it has be handled with kid gloves) So that I don't burn it out, it takes several hours to refill the pool just a few inches turning the water on & off. (At first set up it took us over a day & half to get it up to full level even though it's only a little over 1000 gal.)

Short of totally draining & refilling, is there ANY other option you would suggest? (via Borax, Bleach, or any other chemicals? -- OR -- If I CAN FIND IT perhaps adding some Polyquat? Anyone?

I haven't tested water yet today it's still pretty cool & cloudy out, so I haven't removed the cover. But just looking under it, the water looks pretty good & still smells like Chlorine. I'll get a current reading & see what interesting things I find today & post again with results.

Thanks!
Monica