Alge From Chlorine Generator?

[Guest Art]

We have the Intex Easy Set 18' pool. Recently I installed the Intex chlorine generator, added the reccomended amount of salt, but it seems like whenever I run the chlorine generator the alge starts to grow. Any clues why this may be happening? To be fair, I must say that we were away for a few days last week and left the filter pump off, and the pool got really nasty. I did replace about 1/3 of the water, and added some shock and algecide, which seemed to bring it back to an acceptable level of clarity. Then I installed the chlorine generator and the alge keeps comming back. Again today I replaced some of the water, and it looked decent, so I turned on the chlorine generator and the alge is back! It's driving me nuts! Help!

Thanks,

Art

[Guest don]

Test the water for chlorine levels daily. If your levels are constantly low, you need to set the generator for higher levels or it might not be working at all. Check the warranty.

[Guest amanda]

Also, you may want to have your water tested for phosphates. Phosphates are algea food and get into your water from things like detergent residuals and such from your bathingsuits or clothing if worn in the water. A simple solution is "phos-out". This product will eliminate the cause of the algea growth.

[Guest Eric]

You say you dumped 1/3 of the water out. Did you add salt back to the pool?