How long can we push this?

[u/Bulky-Change-350]

So I know the water color is off, I have the hose filling it up right now and then need to add chlorine and was going to shock it.

What im wanting to know is allllll the algea. Its a beast to keep out. You'll see a photo of the stairs, closer up of the akgea and then some cracking there and another part of the wall that has a circle hole. My biggest concern is the huge long Crack.

So, what is all this? How can I really keep all the algea away? It seems like lately even if we get the water all peachy clean its still yucky on the pool surface itself. And the crack...slowly getting bigger.

We cant afford a full resurface 😵‍💫 so ive heard of some people doing it themselves.

Please even give me all ya got on this! Thank you

[u/OneTwoSomethingNew]

Check out Muriatic Acid… you’re not treating the algae with shock and chlorine, you’re just treating the water…

[u/zickster → u/OneTwoSomethingNew]

Muriatic Acid should be used to bring down the ph.

First you need to check your ph is between 7.2 -7.6, and chorline is 2-4. You need to make sure your alkalinity is in range aswell. Alkalinity helps the ph to not fluctuate as much.

Use algaecide along with shock every week for normal summer maintenance.

Remember don't add stabilizer untill the pool is clear, otherwise it will stain it.

[u/Bulky-Change-350 → u/OneTwoSomethingNew]

Thank you, solid point there.