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I have been in the pool business for about 20 years now. From my best knowledge it seems to come from lakes or pond. It get transfered into your pool from dog in the lake/pond into the pool or bathing suits that have been to the lake/pond and then into the pool. Just remember to keep your lake suits separate from your pool suits. I always keep extra suits at my house for friends that come over to swim or have them leave there suits here so I know they do not get lake water into the pool. I know a lot of you are saying that "I wash my suits after we get home from the lake"..... this does not matter black algie does not die from a machine wash and dry. My wife and I are the only users of our pool and we've never been to the lake or river so I'd like to know how black algae got into my pool? - ttwotees
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoPool stains can be caused by all kinds of things from leaves laying on the bottom of the pool to chemical imbalance of the water. Algae on the other hand are the result of spores blown into the pool or carried in in other ways that then multiply into blooms if the conditions are right for them.
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∙ 15y agoNeglect. Lack of proper maintenance. k
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How do you clean green algae off the bottom of an inflatable plastic children's pool?
What is the best way to remove algae stains from the pool liner?Empty the pool, use a soft brush, mild detergent and water to remove algae stains from the pool liner. Thoroughly rinse and dry before refilling or storage. http://www.air-inflatablepools.com
In winter the pool is covered except when the pool people come to service the pool what causes the pool to get algae?
well when you leave your pool covered for the winter, you are unable to put chlorine into it. Chlorine prevents algae so to answer your question, the lack of chlorine causes algae
How can you remove brown and yellowish stains from a salt water pool with auto fill?
First, find out what the stains are. Iron staining? Stain from using Morton System Saver salt pellets? Algae? Your pool service man should be able to tell you. Then take the appropriate action to remove - ask your local pool shop or pool service person.
What causes a week old pool to wash out?
Usually it is an imbalance of chlorine or PH, which lets algae live in the pool.
What is the best way to remove algae stains from your pool liner if your pool was idle for 2 years?
The stain in pool liners look unsightly and ruin the appearance of your pool. You can Remove the Pool Stains with the Brush, if the stains caused by metallic reactions then you can either use chlorine tablets or a commercial metal stain remover.
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 are black-brown stains on the bottom of the liner that can not be scrubbed off but once the pool cover is on for a day or two the stains vanish?
It sounds like some sort of algae when you expose it to the pools water it brings it under controll.
How do you clean algae stains from a plaster pool?
By far the easiest way without a professional cleaner is a product called Pool Cage Plus. (www.poolcageplus.com) Shoots 25 feet to get the top of the pool cage. And you don't have to do crazy things like your pool brush and scrub it.
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 to remove mold-type stain growing on top of inflatible ring of easy set pool?
What is the best way to remove algae stains from the pool liner? Empty the pool, use a soft brush, mild detergent and water to remove algae stains from the pool liner. Thoroughly rinse and dry before refilling or storage. More pool ? http://www.intexstore.com/FAQGeneral.aspx http://www.air-inflatablepools.com
How can you remove stains from wood chips in a salt system pool?
My experience is that the stains will go away by themselves, through the effects of the chlorination of the water. Does not matter if the pool is a salt pool or fresh water pool. If the pool has a plaster finish, brushing the stains with a wire pool brush will speed up the process.
