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Q: Do you get less algae when using baquacil rather than chlorine?
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Do you have more algae when using baquacil vs chlorine?

No. Actually it is more common to acquire algae in a Chlorine pool. The Baquacil Performance Algaecide is the strongest algaecide they make and very effective against killing algae. Maintaining the Oxidizer and Sanitizer readings do a great job of preventing algae where with a CL pool, in hot temps as soon as the CL reading drops below 1 the pool starts to turn green and the floors and walls feel slimy.


If you start using chlorine where once you had Bacquacil what does it do?

Chlorine is not compatible with baquacil. Nor is the saline (salt) system. For info on how to convert off baquacil e-mail me and I will reply with instructions.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of baquicil?

I have been using Baquacil for 18 years in an in-ground pool. I used chlorine in an above ground pool prior. The cost difference is obvious. Starting off new, Baquacil is very expensive. As the years go on, the cost of the sanitizer drops dramatically because of the baquacil buildup in the water. You dont have the chlorine smell and the eye burning. I recommend washing the baquacil from your hair since the hair tends to get heavy after swimming. Foaming is also a problem with baquacil. I still prefer baquacil and intend to use it after I install a new liner next year.


You currently have an above ground pool using a Baquacil not chlorine based system Can you convert this system to salt without problems?

You first have to convert the pool to a chlorine system As a salt water system is a chlorine system.


What is a sand-like residue on the bottom of your above ground pool and how can you get rid of it?

Sounds like you have water mold. We had the same problem. We use baquacil chemicals instead of chlorine. Baquacil ultra is made to get rid of the mold. It worked for us. If you are using chlorine, you may need to see if there is a chemical to use for it.


How do you get rid of algae using pristine blue?

As with all products that advertise " no chlorine" NOT SO! You should use chlorine to SANITIZE the water. The extra shock that this provides will keep your pool free of algae especially with the use of the product you mentioned.


What are some good algae control solutions for a swimming pool?

There are a wide variety of solutions when it comes to controlling algae in swimming pools. The best and most widely used method for controlling algae is by using chlorine.


I have a swimming pool that uses baquacil I have had an algae problem for 3years it is brown and covers the entire pool I brush vacuum and add a lot of algaeside about every 5 days This is not working?

Follow the specific rules for removing the product mentioned. Some of them would be: stop using Baq. and dispose of any remaining at a facility for hazardous waste. draining the pool cleaning the filter completely chlorine wash the entire pool flush the plumbing refill with fresh water use liquid chlorine, salt/chlorine generator


What is the cause of green algae in pool?

Algae are a very simple type of plant, and like all plants they need water, food, and sunlight. There are different types, the most common being one of the varieties of green, but there is also yellow "mustard" algae, and the dreaded "black" algae which is hard to get rid of. Chlorine, Bromine, or an alternative like Baquacil is added to a pool to make it a hostile environment for algae and bacteria. If the chemical composition of the water is kept properly, algae shouldn't be able to grow in a pool. However, if the chemical level drops too far, algae can grow. They feed on phosphates and other trace chemicals in the water, and use the energy from sunlight to "power" their food-making process. One way that algae can get a "jump-start" is if there is organic debris in the pool like leaves, grass clippings, flower petals, etc. This organic debris is a prime source of fresh algae spores, and it will also react with the chlorine or other purifying chemical in the water, in effect using it up, causing the chemical levels to drop. To avoid this double-whammy, daily get organic debris out of the pool and skimmer baskets. If you have an algae problem in your pool, see your local pool store for chemicals to "shock" the pool by boosting the chlorine content briefly, an algaecide for the specific type of algae you have, and a treatment to remove the phosphates from the water to prevent future algae growth. NEGLECT.


How do you get rid of visible green algae if the chlorine level in your pool is a little high but the water is balanced and the stabilizer good?

They are on the right. --> Use pool shock. Double shock it to get rid of algae. Start using "No-Phos" or "Phos-Free". This eliminates the food for algae. Use an algacide to kill the existing algae. Brush all the surfaces of the pool every day to keep algae from latching onto the walls. Vacumn and backwash twice a week to get rid of the dead algae. Make sure your pH is correct so the chemicals can work properly. Once your water is clean, keep using the No Phos product every week. This has saved us hundreds of dollars in chemical use. I'm not sure what you mean by "the water is balanced", but if it means that your PH and Alkalinity levels are ok, then I would suggest making sure that the chlorine levels you're checking are for Free Chlorine, not Total Chlorine (there is a difference). If the Free Chlorine is fine, then as the first guy said, I would shock the pool. If your Free Chlorine dips below the normal levels, however, you should use chlorinating shock. That way the chlorine jumps up, and any chlorine tablets you add into the pool will keep the chlorine level high. Once the algae is dead, brush the entire pool (including the walls, floor, and any stairs, ladders, lights, or other objects that are in the pool). Brushing the pool stops the algae from sticking to anything in the pool, and allows it to be picked up by your filter. After you brush the pool, run the pump, and clean the filter when necessary. You'll know the algae is dead when the pool stops being green - the green color is chlorophyll, which is the chemical that the algae uses to get energy using photosynthesis.


What does rhodophyta eat?

A Rhodophyta (red algae) does not eat, but rather uses Photosynthesis. This results in a red algae using the sun to make its own food.


How long does it take for us to get in a pool if you put acid?

only about an hour if you are using baquacil