We recently bought a large above ground pool. It has been great, until today when we noticed that the sides and bottom were very sticky. I tried vacuuming it thinking that maybe that would help, but it didn't. I have never really dealt with a pool like this before and am not sure how to fix this problem. If anyone has had experience with this type of pool system, or knows a way to fix this please let me know. Thanks in advance.
(I forgot to mention that it is a non-chlorine pool system. It is 16 ft. wide, 32 ft. long, and 48 in. deep.)
sticky or slimly if it is slimly then the filter isn't working real well i would guess there are ways to test the water each day but I would call a pool place to see whats wrong and I wouldn't swim in it till you find out good luck
Try shocking it. It sounds like algae to me. Just buy some shock chemicals.
Keeping the chemicals balanced takes some getting used to. As the water temp increases it gets even trickier because all kinds of nasty things want to grow in your water! Are you using strips to check your water each day? That will help. Also as someone else recommended - you can take your water to a pool store and they will check it for you AND tell you what you need to add. Of course chemicals cost more at pool stores. Chemicals are cheapest at Sams or similar type store. At pool stores they will usually have a free booklet explaining chemicals and about how much will need to be added and how often. Get it under control immediately (shock it!) or you will very soon have a green and slimy pool and it will be very hard to come back from that.
Good luck - it is worth the hassle in order to have fun outdoor playtime with your family!
Hi! I'm not exactly sure where you live but Cardinal Pools on 10th street and Macarthur in Oklahoma city does free water testing. I'm sure there are others that do this too. Your chemicals maybe just a little off balance. Bring in a sample of your water and they can test it and recommend any chemicals you might need.
I learned this lesson the hard way. I bought one of the blue blow up above ground pools, and didnt follow the chemical instructions. It became slimy, then it turned green.
After a few shocks, then adjusting the PH, and all that stuff, now I check it frequently. Walmart has an isle that has pool chemicals in it. They are listed as steps 1-4. Follow them. The only thing I did different was shock it a few times to get rid of the damage already done, then I used all the stuff it said to, including the algecide. My pool has been crystal clean every since. Just be sure to check it before letting the kids swim. If any of the values are off, you are putting them at risk for health issues. Also, change your filter every other week. I didnt think that since it was one of the smaller ones all the chemical things would apply, but looking at green water changed my mind fast.
You can take a sample to just about any pool shop (but they like you to buy thier chemicals for all their trouble :{) Shocking the pool is a very good start, that will "kill off" anything trying to grow in the pool. If you have a smaller pool (mine is 2,500 gal), dump the shock into a clear plastic container with tight lid and calculate how much shock your pool will need (1 bag typ does about 10,000 gal) - I use a pint size and have added ticks to the side of it for easy measuring, & use an old formula scoop, I get 4 shocks to a bag. For no-fuss water testing, I use Aquacheck Select pool & spa test strips. I think I got them at Lowe's a few years ago (50 strips, really goes a looong way). You just dunk one in the pool for instant readings on hardness, chlorine, pH, & alkalinity. It even shows you the optimum ranges. For constant chlorination, I recommend slow-dissolving chlorine tablets. They go into a pool float (just remove it while kids are swimming and put back when done). Those are what keeps my above ground in top shape and I rarely have to even shock it. Walmart has both small & large ones, and 1" & 3" tablets. Good luck & happy swimming :}!
A cap of clorox or clorine will work. Check your local pool store or hardware to see if they have any algae products. You can used those easily.
Depending onthe type of pool there are diffrent things to do. I have a Intex 4ft x 16 ft.change filter regular you will get on filters by going to ebay and buying in bulk by the way. When you change filter put 4 one inch chlorine tablets in pump, after it rains give it a extra schock and swim treatment otherwise once a week. And use alot of alge gard. I hope that helps.
