tammyjk

Ive owned one of these pools for about 5yrs now and one thing you need to understand from the start is that the filtration system is terrible. That said.....At start up I usually let my water sit for a day or so with the minimal amount of shock. You need to be very carefull with these pools since they are smaller than most. I dont use the stips they just dont give good readings. I use drops. If you always keep tabs in and make sure you get any algae right away you will be fine. I try to rinse my filter once a day. Using a broom I clean the bottom and stir the water when the pool isnt used for a few days. Like I said the filters are garbage. You didnt say if you were on well water or city water which does make a big differance. That is why I let my water sit for a day or two. (well water) Stay away from the household remedies for this size pool. Since you need such small amounts of chemicals its worth it to just buy the right stuff. In a pinch Ive tried the grocery store solutions and while it works, it doesnt compare. One more tip.....Ive tied a white cotton sock inside the pool where the water exits the filter. Again, the filters are garbage. It helps alot, rinse out every day or so.