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If pool water is clear but surfaces are slippery is this algae?
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∙ 14y ago
It could be, but sounds more like hi alkalinity. Check your TA ( total alkalinity ) It should be between 80-120 ppm. You can bring it down using muriatic acid if you need to.
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What feels slippery?
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BioGuard makes a product called "Banish" that kills all types of algae in swimming pools. Pressure washing with bleach water will get rid of algae on surfaces. Removing dead leaves from ponds will prevent growth as it causes organic debris on which detrimental algae thrives. Filtering the pond will also help greatly.
What product cleans algae in ponds?
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What are the benefits of women wearing water shoes?
Water shoes allow one to take part in many water sports without having to worry about foot injuries. They also provide better traction on slippery surfaces such as rocks and surf boards.
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 makes a clear lake not clear?
It could be a build-up of sediment washed into the lake after heavy rain. Or it could be an increase in microscopic algae turning the water a greenish colour.
Abobe ground pool water is green?
Green pool water is caused by algae growth. When chlorine levels drop below 1-parts-per-million, algae will begin to grow. To get rid of the algae, turn on the pump so chemicals will circulate through the water. Correct the pH level of the water by adding an acid or a base to bring the pH level to a 7 or 8. Clean any debris out of the pool. With a nylon brush scrub the pool, breaking up the algae. Add shock to the pool, and continue running the pump throughout the cleaning process. The water will be cloudy when the shock is first added, but will soon begin to clear. Once the water is clear, vacuum the algae from the pool.
What should you add to the water of a small outdoor fountain to keep it clear?
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