What is the best way to keep my pool water sparkling crystal clear?
I have a 18 ft. x 4 ft. pop-up pool. We put it up this weekend. I added 1/5 of a gallon of algaecide as preventative maintenance, added 1 inch chlorine tablets in the cartridge filter, and I also used one packet of shock treatment to prepare the water. Are these amounts enough for a pool of this size? I tested the pH and I think I have to raise it. Any other preventative maintenance tips? Last year I had a heck of a time keeping it clear and want to make sure the pool doesn’t turn out like that again. Thanks for your help.
Well first off you need to get exact readings of your water chemistry. Without accurate readings it’s a guessing game. You can take a sample of the water down to your local pool store and they will test it for you, then post the results back here.
Unfortunately the way your question there isn’t enough information to make a 100% accurate suggestion on what you need to do to the pool.
Feel free to contact me at robandliz1992@yahoo.com for more personalized advice.
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