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How do you remove green algae from an above ground pool if you are not able to vacuum?
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∙ 8y ago
i would use algaecide and vaccum and it would coem back after a day or 2 on the surface, i tried brushed and getting it into the mix of the water and algaecide it -samething what i found to work so far is vaccum your floor, back wash the filter and then brush the walls and floor, the water will get cloudy, then add alagecide, then 20 min later add 5 lbs of shock. the water will bubble this is the killing process, run filter 24 hrs and reasses situation. I backwashed again, and checked levels . obviously chloring is still plenty, but i revaccumed, adde dmore algaecide, and ran the filter over night surprisingly the chloring level on the 3rd day was in 40% so the algae ate it. 2 more lbs of shock, and 8 hrs of filter and i can say im in need of a ultra brte, water clarify only i need to pump 8 hrs a day at least 5 times a week, and add algaecide every 5-7 days and ill be ok
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoShock the pool - When the pool is extremely cloudy or there is a large amount of algae and/or other organic material, it will most likely need to be shocked. The amount of chlorine needed to shock the pool will depend greatly on the size of the pool and the overall chlorine demand. This can be anywhere from 5 or 6 gallons to 25 or 30 gallons. The following day, test the free chlorine level in the pool and add more chlorine as needed
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∙ 11y agoAlgae can be skimmed from the top of the water using a pool skimmer. It can be removed from the sides of the pool using a brush. To prevent algae from growing in the future, a chemical "shock" will be necessary.
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∙ 8y agobrush the pool down, shock it, and run the pump and filter 24/7
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How do you remove algae that is crusted on to an above ground pool?
With a stainless steel brush.
How do you get rid of really green water in above ground pool?
Green pool water is caused by algae. To remove the algae, bring the pH level of the water to 7.8, scrub the sides and bottom of the pool, shock the water with chlorine, then vacuum up all the dead algae.
my above ground pool has alot of algae. what can i do?
You need to buy a rotating water jet to put in your pool. That will help eliminate algae and cloudy water.
Are fiberglass pools usually above-ground pools?
No, they are usually in-ground. Many prefer fiberglass for it's lower cost, easier maintenance, and better algae control.
How do you dissolve algae in a clogged pipe?
To dissolve the algae in a clogged pipe, you will have to turn on the dry or wet vacuum.
Can you kill green algae by filling an above ground pool with salt water?
Get an algaecide and follow the instructions. it makes no difference what sort of pool you have.
How do i get dead algae off the bottom of my pool I used algaecide and then there were particles floating in the water that i could not scoop out with the net now it is on the bottom?
You can use a vacuum to get dead algae off of the bottom of your pool. Once you finish vacuuming, use the pump and filter to remove the particles.
Green in an above ground pool?
Algae, time for chlorine. Pool supply places have a test kit (ph) & can tell you how to use & what to add-chlorine or acid.
How do you clear up green murky water in a above-ground intex pool if you have drained it but can't get all of the water out and will liquid algae solve the problem or do you have to shock it as well?
Don'Bother with the liquid algae control it will just stain your pool, Use an apropriate amount of liquid chlorine, this will kill the algae at the same time shock your water.
What do you do if your pool has green algae and black algae spots?
If it is genuine 'black algae' it is very difficult to remove without emptying the pool and gouging the black algae out of the pool surface. Other algae can be removed by shocking the pool, filtering continuously and brushing walls while maintaining a good sanitizer level.
How long does it take algae to grow in regular water?
Ordinary ground water? A few days can see the algae form.
How can you remove an organism growing in the pool that looks like black spots of fine dirt but will vacuum or brush off?
You have mustard algae. Have your local pool store test for phosphates. I can almost guarantee you have them. This makes you a candidate for mustard algae. You should try a product that removes phosphates. LoChlor's Algaecide and Starver Treatment is the best.
