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first scrub all clinging algae from the sides and bottom of the pool with a pool brush then use a combination of yellow clear and chlorine shock to treat the water.
after 24 hours test the water for proper PH and free chlorine concentration, if the balance is off add acid or base and re-chlorinate.
most pool and spa stores will test your water sample for free and recommend the proper chemicals to achieve the correct balance.
shock the pool weekly and test the water for correct PH and free chlorine level.
properly cared for a pool will stay sparkling clear all year round and the treatments will run you less than $20 a month to maintain.
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Have a professional pool company come in and give you an estimate. Check your sand filter and make sure it is not in need of replacement, or any other equipment fault. You may need to empty the pool and completely wash it down for algae and mold. You need to keep up the chemicals and cleaning practices and run the pumps during the winter if you don't want this to happen.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoAre you sure it's not algae? There are about 1,000 types of green algae. Some types give the pool water a green tinge rather than have a "clump" effect on the walls, etc.
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You heard new pool water is green and turns blue in a few days is this true?
You have to treat pool water with pool chemicals and use a pool filter to get and keep the water clear.
You just converted your above ground pool to salt water and it has turned green?
Just the same as not putting enough chlorine in the pool. You can treat the water the same as you would have and increase the production of the salt system.
What color do you have to paint your pool for the water to be green?
Green
What chemicals do you use to treat for hard water in pool?
You do not treat pool water hardness with chemicals. If you have hard water in your area then you need to know what the allowable maximum of water hardness is before the water needs to be changed. You remove or reduce the hardness in water by draining and refilling the pool. K
Can you get sick swimming in a green pool?
The color of the pool is no problem at all. If the water is green, who in his right mind would jump in?
Why would a salt water swimming pool turn blonde hair green?
It is not the salt water pool or the salt water that is turning your hair green. It is a poorly maintained pool with a chemical imbalance - pH and total alkalinity out of required parameters.
Can a solor pool cover cause green water?
I am not sure why this has not been answered. The most common reason for the green is algae growth. If you put on a solar cover and ignore pool maintenance, then the algae will grow as the water heats and when you remove the cover, the pool will be green
How do you get your water clean not green in a saline pool?
You must first determine the cause of the green water - then rectify that. The green water could be the result of the equipment not functioning correctly, or not being operated correctly, or being undersized for your pool. Or it could be a water balance problem.
I just vacuumed my pool but how do I clean the green pool water with out losing any of the water from the pool?
Shock it. Sold at Walmart, Lowes, or possibly your grocery store.
Put in Fresh and Clear and water turned green?
Your pool water may have turned green even after adding Fresh and Clear because of metals in your water. It is likely copper that is causing the water green. Your pool store will have products available to remove the metals and clear your water up. You might also have algae if you are not putting enough chlorine in the pool.
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.
Have a half a foot of algae water in my intex pool Do you treat it first or fill it up then treat it?
If you are not worried about the pool floating on a high water table or you have a hydrostatic valve on the bottom. I would drain it clean it and start again.
