Spiker

This is my first full summer with an inground pool. Had is open for a few months after we got the house last August, managed to really screw it up!! Water was cloudy right up until close.

It's an inground, 16x34, about 9' in the deep end. This year I plan to shock it and algicide it weekly while using pucks to keep chlorine up.

A few questions for those with experience:

1. How many pucks in the skimmer at a time for this size pool? Do you just kep one at all times, replacing when gone or put a bunch in once weekly?

2. Should I invest in an auto chlorinator for the pucks? I've heard it's better for your liner especially if you do not run your pump 24 hours/day?

3. Is liquid chlorine best for weekely shocking or will it shorten liner life?

4. Is opening/closing really that complicated or can it be done without paying someone els an arm and a leg?

Thanks, any other tips are greatly appreciated!!