Just refilled pool and Water turned green after adding chlorine

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First things first ... you need to invest in one of the Recommended Test Kits.

It is clear that you have iron in your water that is coming out of solution when you added chlorine. At this point it is possible to filter it out of the water. Search the forum for polyfill as one option.

Going forward you likely need to use a metal sequestrant. See: Dealing with Metals in your Water
 
Don't worry too much, turning green after fresh water isn't all that uncommon. Looking at your test results you have some work to do. What I usually keep my pools at are around:
PH: 7.2-7.5
TA:60-80
CH:160
CL: 2-4
CA: 60ish
Make sure and keep your CL up above 1 for sure. Also, I would keep an eye on your other levels as well. If you have algae going on look through the threads on SLAM. and it should get you in the right direction.
 
Well ... there is a reason we often do not think very highly of "pool guys" :mrgreen:

IIRC, the metal test can be prone to inaccurate results, so it could be higher. In any case, it is almost certainly due to iron in the water ... The water is likely actually yellow and just looks green in the pool. If it looks green, but is very clear ... it is metal (iron) in the water.
 
A pale green tinge immediately after adding bleach to a fresh fill is nothing to get excited about. It'll probably all disappear in a day.

If you're really eager to go spend money at a pool store, buy a test kit. Sadly, the odds are against you finding a Taylor K-2006 in stock anywhere.

If you just can't do nothing but wait, layer some paper towels in your skimmer, leave the pump run, and go have a couple beers. If you have a lot of Iron, the towels will look like the ones in this picture A Tale of Two Filters... and Ugly, Rusty Water.
 
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Don't worry too much, turning green after fresh water isn't all that uncommon. Looking at your test results you have some work to do. What I usually keep my pools at are around:
PH: 7.2-7.5
TA:60-80
CH:160
CL: 2-4
CA: 60ish
Make sure and keep your CL up above 1 for sure. Also, I would keep an eye on your other levels as well. If you have algae going on look through the threads on SLAM. and it should get you in the right direction.
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Keeping a pool between 2-4 ppm, with no regard for cya level is old pool store/boy lack of knowledge. Manage your chlorine according to the cya relationship with chlorine, avoid slamming it and add a sequestrant weekly.
 
I've had above ground pools before that I usually just shock and algecide amd would be crystal clear bit this is my first inground pool and first time going green after shock so I got a bit puzzled I will try the paper towels thing
 
Maxtcee said:
I've had above ground pools before that I usually just shock and algecide amd would be crystal clear bit this is my first inground pool and first time going green after shock so I got a bit puzzled I will try the paper towels thing
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Well, if you continue to read around here, perhaps you will learn a better, cheaper way to maintain your pool ... no random "shock" or algaecides or other potions needed.
 

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Maxtcee said:
I've had above ground pools before that I usually just shock and algecide amd would be crystal clear bit this is my first inground pool and first time going green after shock so I got a bit puzzled I will try the paper towels thing
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The algae could care less if the water is above or below grade. If you maintain the proper amount of active sanitizer (FC to CYA ratio) in the water, it will stay free of algae and more importantly, microscopic bacteria and person to person diseases. Just because the water is clear does not mean it’s sanitary.
 
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