Here’s a quick video on how to clean up a green swimming pool. It’s about 7 minutes long and will show you the 3 most important things to clean up a green pool…
Enjoy…
It will help make the green pool cleanup a lot quicker!
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i do not understand what it means to backwash a pool, i know this is a dumb question, but my husband took care of this and he died, now i am responsible for the pool up keep. thanks
Good question Darla…
It depends on the type of filter. If it’s a cartridge filter, there’s nothing to worry about – shoot me an email withe the model number so I can better assist you.
Thanks!
Terry
You mention draining a pool…. Sounds OK for a Gunite/concrete pool but not so hot for a vinyl lined pool – especially if the local water table is high. Maybe you should add this comment.
Otherwisen great msuggestions.
GHH
Hi Geoge,
My mistake….I should have been more specific. A vinyl pool should not be completely drained as it may “pop”. One should backwash it down to the skimmer and replace the water over time.
All the best,
Terry
Hi my name is Juan from Washington Illinois my question is well I don’t if I can ask a question about my problem w/t inground pool lol, but if you can help me I’ll apreciate very much, it has been about 3 to 4 years a had a mesh cover for winter and everytime that I open the pool is super full of black algea the intire pool so it takes me forever to clean it can u give some tips pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee , my first time on this site don’t even know if this works or if I’m really will recieve an answer but I got tire of going to the pool places and all they do is (you need this, you need that etc.. and is been contingo alot of money something that I don’t much, well I’ll apreciate if somebody can help me on this super tank you very much and love u all
from Illinois
juan
Hi Juan,
Glad to help. To start, I’d check out this post at: http://fireyourpoolguyblog.com/opening-up-a-pool-the-seasons-almost-here/
(may need to copy and paste it)
Don’t be afraid to use some granular shock in the off season (even without running the equipment) to prevent this buildup of algae taking place.
The above steps should help. Important elements here;
1. Heavily shock
2. Run the equipment 24/7 during this cleanup process.
3. Would open up aerator line(s) to help w/ water movement.
4. Backwash several times per day.
5. Once water is cloudy blue, begin adding clarifier to speed up process.
Circulation and filtration are the keys to clearing this up.
Terry
I am using baquacil in my 24,000 gal inground vinyl pool. It is about 12 years old. I saw where you recommended hth shock for a green pool or just for monthly use. Will I have a problem going to another shock and another clarifier while using the other baquacil chemicals? thank you
Yes, this can create an issue (and likely will) using a chlorine based sanitizer – you should stick with Baquacil Shock to avoid any undesired results.
Terry