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Ph is up doesn't correlate with a clean pool. The pH needs to be lower to get it clean. And then you need chlorine, probably lots of it to get it clean; try 8 gallons of liquid or 20lbs of tricolor.
Trichlor is good for white plaster pools. If you have a colored plaster, it would be better to use Dichlor.
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How do you stop a pool from going green?
When a pool turns green, the cause is the build up of algae. To remove the algae, chemicals will need to be bought to restore the PH levels in the pool, killing the algae.
Do you need to address the pH level of the pool before attempting to shock it to clear up green water?
The shock will work better if the pH was within the correct range, but get the shock in asap, then do the pH.
Ph good in pool but green colour?
Your pool probably has an algae issue. You can clear it up by giving it a good pool shock. Keep the pH between 7.2 - 7.4 and TA 80 - 100. Backwash twice per day until the water is clear. Vacuum and brush to loosen up any residual algae.
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.
Do you still need to add pH calcium alkaline chemicals to a salt water pool as the same as a chlorine pool?
Yes you still need to control the PH of your water weather it is a salt water pool or chlorine tablet pool. with salt water pools the chlorine produced by the chlorine generator is more dependant on a lower pH, around 7.2 to 7.6 if pH goes to high the chlorine gets locked up and cant work. you can find more detailed information on our web site at www.cristal-clear-pools.com. hope this helps you.
Can saltwater swimming pools cause green hair?
No, the only thing that can cause green hair in a swimming pool is a tremendous amount of metals.. ex: Copper. That can come from your water balance not being proper and the pH bottoming out. It can become very corrosive if the pH is below a 7.0 and will eventually eat at any coated metal in the pool (lights, drop in ladder, etc) If you see any brown spots in the pool that won't brush up, crush up a Vitamin C tablet and rub it on it. Or go to your local Pool store for more information.
Is the pH of baking soda the same as that of pH plus?
They both wil raise the pH in a pool, but they are two different chemicals for two different purposes. (You need both) pH+ Sodium Carbonate - Raises pH in pool water TA+ Sodium Bicarbonate - Raises total alkalinity in pool water It is best to use both chemicals for their intended use. TA keeps the pH from bouning up and down pH keeps your eyes from burning and your heater and other pool items from self destructing. I have seen pools with such a low pH that it will attack the vynal liner and cause it to wrinkle and shorten the life of it.
Is pH dangerous at 7.4?
7.4-7.6 is the perfect pH for a pool. It's when it goes up or down from that range that causes problems.
Should your 2 year old pebble tech pool need acid washed it still looks real good on occasion it gets a white or green water line and streaks of green on the bottom of the pool buts cleans up?
yes
How do you increase the PH level in a swimming pool?
Usually, but not always, low Total Alkalinity (T/A) and low pH go hand in hand. Soda ash (sodium carbonate) will raise the pH without significantly affecting T/A and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) will raise Total Alkalinity without significantly affecting the pH.
What chemicals do you use when first setting up your pool?
When you set up your pool, you use a lot more chlorine than you will use for maintenance. You are killing all the bacteria in the water. After a few days when the pH stabilizes, you can work on balancing the pH.
How do you raise pH level in pool?
You can use soda ash (sodium carbonate), sold as pH Increaser, pH UP or Arm & Hammer Washing soda. You can also use borax, sold as 20 Mule Team Borax. Sodium bicarbonate, sold as baking soda, Alkalinity Increaser or Alk Up, will raise pool pH levels, but not very efficiently.
