Can I rid my pool of algae using chlorine only? Or is an algaecide necessary? The pool stores always want to sell you much more than you really need.

Thanks,

Joe

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I am a new pool owner.

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above ground pool

hayward pump and filter (running 24/7)

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24 foot round pool

Sand filter system

Saturation index: -0.93

Total Dissolved Solids 0

Free Chlorine 3.6

Total Chlorine 3.6

Combined Chlorine 0.0

pH 7.3...

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Last...

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