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You can ask a pool specialist about some non-chlorine pool-safe chemical. We got it, too.
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∙ 12y agoBuy Vitamin C tablets, put them in an old sock, and simply rub it over the yellow areas. Yellow will disappear immediately.
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Are non-chlorine pools a scam?
When debating on whether or not you should go with a chlorine or non-chlorine pool, it is important to consider the facts outside of salesman's unfulfilling promises. A non-chlorine system costs nearly $3,000 (depending on what you go with), and it is more than double the price for non-chlorine chemicals that non-chlorine advertisers promise you would not have to pay for. If you already hate cleaning dead bugs or animals out of the skimmers, don't forget that in a non-chlorine pool, all those animals and bugs are alive. The walls and steps in the pool are prone to stain because most non-chlorine systems include copper as a substitute for chlorine. Algae blooms are always extremely difficult to handle and get rid of because copper slowly kills algae. SLOWLY. I cannot stress that enough. Copper does NOT kill viruses either. On the other hand, all the bad things you may have heard about chlorine are exaggerated to make everything sound so much WORSE than it really is, so that you can be tricked into putting money in the ground (and in the hands of your sellers) with a non-chlorine pool. Does chlorine have some bad effects? Yes, but those cases are rare. (Otherwise the majority of the world would not be using chlorine pools) Chlorine was designed to kill viruses, bacteria, and algae to keep your pool a safe environment. The few side effects are irritated eyes (have you ever heard of goggles?), irritated skin (that's the sunblock you're using--use a natural alternative like coconut oil), and dry hair (what shampoo do you use? Yeah). It's your decision on whether or not you choose a non-chlorine or chlorine pool, so I suggest you choose wisely because it may be a risk to choose a non-chlorine pool.
Is pool shock the same as chlorine?
There is chlorine shock and non chlorine shock. Fo chlorine shock, which is the normal shock, it is the same a s Chlorine but unstabilized, so it will not last in the pool very long.
How do you treat pool chlorine irritation?
Keep residual chlorine down to 1 or 2. Use a non-chlorine (oxygen based) shock.
What is a purple layer of film on the vinyl of your inground pool that you have shocked using agacide?
it is most likely an algae that has been flocked to the bottom by shocking.your chemicals have done there job now it is time to vacuum up the dead algae so it does not start to grow again much like a weed. If you keep your Alkalinity,PH and Chlorine stable you will not have to ad other chemicls with the exception of non-chlorine shock.Remember every extra chemical you add to your pool or spa is providing food for algae. kenny Kummer brody Chemical
Which non metal is used as a disinfectant in swimming pools?
Chlorine is the active chemical element that has been specially formulated for pool sanitation.
Can you swim with high levels of phosphates?
In a word, Yes. Phosphates are really a non issue. Phosphates are an algae food but IF YOU ARE MAINTAINING PROPER FREE CHLORINE LEVELS for the CYA level in your pool they are a non issue and you will not get algae. Phosphates are also often not the limiting factor in algae growth. Nitrates are also algae food and the only way to remove nitrates from pool water is by water change. There is not a nitrate remover that a pool store can sell you so nitrates are not normally tested. Phosphate removers have become big business and big profits for pool stores and chemical distributors but they are an entirely unnecessary product 99% of the time if proper pool maintenance is followed. High phosphate water is perfectly safe to swim in.
Preventing the growth of algae in swimming pools?
Algae is not cause by soapy swimsuits, or what you wash them in. It's caused by low levels of chlorine or non at all. If the chlorine is too low and the sun is shining that is a breeding ground for bacteria and algae. To prevent algae watch the levels of chlorine and shock regularly. Don't forget to put in algaecide as well, that helps prevent it too. Wash your swimsuits in whatever you like, but make sure that after they are freshly washed that you rinse them well before going in the pool. Bathing suits will most likely cause foam or sudsy looking water, not algae.
Is chlorine a metal nonmeta or metaloid?
Chlorine is a nonmetal. Do you think they put metal in swimming pool water?
How do you get rid of algae in a salt water pool?
Proper water chemistry balance and frequent testing water and adjustment of chemicals. See your local pool store for a one on one advice for your specific pool. Not neglecting the pool is a good start. Now you are in for a lot of work. k
How do you shock a 20x48 pool?
The easiest way is to use 4 lb of non-chlorine shock. Hatawa
Does a saltwater pool require the PH to be adjusted more than a non salt pool?
A salt water pool is still a chlorine pool, but a weaker form of chlorine if you will! Your PH is affected by the reaction of the "chlorine" with the contamination in the pool. Your salt generated chlorine is working harder to kill the bacteria that it can kill. Therefore there is more "demand" in your pool which will require a more consitant Ph adjustment to keep the chlorine active! The "kill rate" or time it takes to kill, of salt generated chlorine is nearly double that of chlorine. E-coli for instance can live in a chlorine pool for up to 96 hours. A salt pool, as much as 180 hours. YUCK! You should be aware that many common pool bacteria have grown immune to chlorine and salt generated chlorine! Chlorine or salt does not kill Cryptosporidium or Girardia! Science has moved well beyond chemical additon to swimming pools. Check the World Health Organizations- Healthy Pool Guidelines! Ultraviolet is the way to go! Jon La
What is the best way to get rid of water mold in a non-chlorine pool when chlorine loops are not effective?
I have found Proteam's System support product to be very effective against it. Hmmm, What are chlorine "loops"
