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How much algaecide do you need to clean up an algae problem in a 30K gallon in-ground pool?
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I have a 27K pool and often have to buy 2 qts of algeacide and keep the remainder until next time. Most retail sizes( intheswim/ leslies) will only cover about 20K per quart
You have a large volume of water. It will take two containers of most products to work well. United Chemical of Calif has product called Yellow Treat that works wonders. They also make a product called No Mor Problems for maintenance. Good stuff.
Also another company has Yellow Out ~ good too Follow label.
Really, if you are maintaining your pool properly you should not need any of these additives.
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What is an algaecide?
An algaecide (or algicide) is a substance which kills or inhibits the growth of algae.
What stops algae to grow?
algaecide
What can cause Green water in spa?
Sound like you have a problem with algae. An algaecide can be purchased at a pool shop to fix this problem. Just in case take a sample of the water with you when you go.
What do you do if pool has high chlorine with algae?
Use an algaecide and test for phosphates.
How do you get the green out of your pool?
By killing the green algae with an algaecide available at your pool shop.
Can you recommend a good algaecide for getting rid of black algae?
add a poly 60 or a 7% copper based algaecide if you dont have a heater on the pool.
How do you get rid of green algae on indoor waterfall?
Algaecide can usually get rid of algae. Unless the water in circulating there is no way to prevent algae buildup on wet surfaces.
Buying a home with an inground pool The water is very very green. You can not see the bottom. It has a new pump and liner could there be a broken pipe under the pool?
It sounds like A bad case of green algae. First try to kill it of with an algaecide follow the instructions If that is taking too long you may have to flocculate the water and then vacuum the algae to waste.
Why do you get heavy algae growth in your pool a day or two after using algaecide?
I just had a similar problem so I'll tell you what cleared mine up. I wasn't using enough Algaecide in my pool to correct the problem. I have about 32,000 gallons and the pool company recommended a quart and a half of an algaecide with 7% copper. I found mine at WalMart and it only had 3% copper, but it worked fine. Some of the products do not contain copper, they informed me, and copper is a necessary ingredient to kill the algae. Pour it in and let it sit overnight. Then vaccumm to WASTE the walls and bottom. The algae is so fine that it will remain in your filter and keep flowing back to your pool if you vac the pool in the normal way. The Copper ingredient bonds to the algae for removal. After the pool is clean, add a few ounces of the algaecide each week. I need to add about 6 oz. Let us know if this works for you.
What endangers algae?
No, all algae are not harmful to sea life. Some algae provide food to several marine animals.
I have soapy bubbles on the top of the water in an inground pool I added algaecide yesterday aft What is causing this and how can I get rid of it- bubbles more after contact with H2o?
You have a common problem. You used: 1. An inexpensive algaecide. 2. Overdosed with an inexpensive algaecide 3. Water in pool is "out of balance" Algaecides are not the single answer for algae. You must have your pool balanced> Total Alkalinity, pH , Calcium Hardness, Free chlorine, Combined chlorine, Stabilizer/Cyanuric Acid. If you have an above ground pool you probably do not have an automatic chlorinator which is a good thing to have. I'd go to a reputable swimming pool store that offers water analysis. They might not be all that thrilled to help you. If they offer computerized analysis offer to pay them or tell them you plan to purchase the needed chemicals. If you have an inground pool, shame on you for not using a pool store for your supplies. They can be your best friend when you are in need of help.
What is an algicide?
An algicide (or algaecide) is a substance which kills or inhibits the growth of algae.
