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- Algae is a constant problem especially for someone who has trees around their pool. One great preventative is Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate (like pureblue Primo). You have to add a great deal in the beginning, but unlike chlorine, it doesn't evaporate. You only lose it from dilution by splash out. For a pool that is about 20,000 gallons, you need to add like 65 pounds to start. But it does more than prevent algae, it helps you use less chlorine and the water feels better, softer on the skin and eyes.
- Try triple shocking with liquid chlorine, 3L for every 10000L of water in your pool. If the algae keeps returning, have your water tested for Phosphates, which come from decaying leaves or inadvertent fertilizer put into your pool. If phosphates are your problem getting rid of them will fix your problem guaranteed. Just add the phos removal chemical and triple shock....problem solved.
- I had a similar issue with stubborn algea. If shocking the pool doesn't work, try Calcium Bromine. It cleared my pool right up in a couple of hours. You can purchase Calcium Bromine in tablets and use a floater to dispense it.
- Liquid Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite) works the fastest to kill your algae infestation. You can also use a powdered chlorine (calcium hypochlorite). Either way...you need to shock the pool, brush it with a good pool broom, and let the filter clear it up. Then clean your filter once that is done.
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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.
Why would there be brown algae on the bottom of a gunite pool and how do you get rid of it?
Algae spores float around in the air and can hit your pool at any time You can fix it by 1 shocking the pool and scrubbing the walls and floor of the pool if this doesn't clear it up just get an algaecide from your pool shop. When you vacuum the dead algae out of the pool it would be a good idea to vacuum it to waste to reduce the risk of reinfecting the pool.
Is black spot dangerous to you if you swim in it in a pool?
No Black algae can be found every where from the shower cubicle to the the water in the sea, unless you have some particular allergy to it there is nothing to worry about. However if there is algae in the pool, it is best to get rid of it as it will effect the effectiveness of the pools disinfection system, Black algae is particularly hard to get rid of and should always be tackled is quickly as possible
Why does your pool smell of algae?
cause of the algae in your pool! c.s.
Can a pool get orange algae?
Yes, a pool can get orange algae.
What kind of algae grow in pools?
pool algae...YUCK!!!! it's algae basiclly and it grows FAST!!!!!!! Basiclly the picture tells all. The pool became green and don't imagine swimming in it!!! This is echosong101lol speaking to the person who wrote this^^^^^ Pool algae is not that bad you know.Its nature.To be honest, I wouldn't mind swimming in it.(I would just want goggles)!!
Can algaecide interact with chlorine thereby reducing the level of free chlorine in a swimming pool?
yes, the algae feeds on the chlorine.. must get rid of algae, then bring up chlorine level
How do you get rid of algae in an above-ground pool?
If emptying and refilling is not an option I would clean out as much debris as possible so as to not clog the filter and pump. I would then shock the heck out of it.
How do you rid salt water pool of black spot algae?
If there are just a few spots and you do not wish to drain the pool you must first scrape the "head" off with a wire brush or algae stone and then apply a granular/powder chlorine directly on top of the spot. If the pool is riddled with the stuff it would probably be easier to drain the pool, scrape off the heads of the black algae and then chlorine wash the pool. Let the chlorine sit for a half hour before rinsing.
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 do you cure black algae in your pool?
There are many different products designed to remove black algae from your pool. A good strong dose of pool chlorine will relieve the problem most of the time. Chlorine will naturally dissipate into the air and is removed from the pool by sunlight. You will need to stay out of the pool for a day or to until the chlorine settles back to an acceptable level. Other methods that work well are to lower the water level a few inches to give you better access to the algae and spray it with chlorine bleach. This will kill the algae and also take the color out of it. You may need to use a soft brush to remove it from the pool wall and re-spray to get rid of any algae left after brushing.
Is draining a pool an option for treating black algae After two weeks of rainy weather and no chemical treatments our in ground pool is consumed with black algae. It is pitch black from the surface?
Black algae is the hardest to get rid of However be very carefull when it comes to emtying your pool especialy after rain as the ground water around your pool could forse it to start floating. which would ruin your pool altogether. Let me tell you this - in 2 weeks you could not get that much black algae. It took you months of neglect to harvest this crop of algae. I think you pool plaster could be no worse than as if you left the pool dry for the entire summer. If th estatement above thinks that emptying the pool during rainy weather is going to be bad for your pool ( and it will) then what you have spurned here is just as serious. Take some lessons on how to maintain a pool and look for a pool contractor who can remove all the plaster in your pool and start over again. Black algae is not your only problem. As an inexperienced person with a pool you can not see the problems that have developed along with the black algae. Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk. Shame on you.
