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TANNING OILS, BODY OILS, SUNBLOCK, SOAPS AND HAIR CONDITIONERS, WAS THE ANSWER I GOT FROM THE POOL SUPPLY PLACE THAT I USE. SEEMS THE SOAPS BREAK DOWN THE OILS ENOUGH SO THAT THEY PASS THROUGH THE FILTER AND THEY FILM UP ON THE SURFACE. IF YOU NOTICE THIS BUILD-UP IN AREAS OF YOUR POOL WHERE THE WATER MOVEMENT IS POOR THEN I'D RECOMEND TELLING EVERYONE TO RINSE OFF THOUROUGHLY BEFORE HOPPING INTO THE POOL "DIRTY". We have just run into this problem as we were opening our pool. We accidentally put too much Algaecide in our pool. I know know from other sites that too much Algaecide will cause a pool to foam up. On the down side, I am still looking for an answer on how to clear it up. Well I have recently encountered this problem and was advised that it may be related to low PH level and that the water may be too soft and actually require rasing the hardness of the water.I don't thnk that soaps and tanning oils etc..would be the cause partucularly since in this problem the foaming occurs on the opening of the pool not in the middle or end of season. I have heard however that algaecides used in a previous season can actually contribute to foaming as well. I realize that once again this does not provide a solution but only a relative probable cause. Make sure you tighten your hose connections. If your hoses are not tight air may slip in and create a foamy pool. Foaming is caused by too much algicide. I put a full bottle in at the opening of my 28,000 gal. inground pool and found out I was only suppose to put 10 oz. There is no way to neutralize this you just have to wait for it to disipate. ==Answer= I had this problem with my inground pool. I purchased these things called "ScumBall" you can see the picture of them at http://www.intheswim.com/imagescat_imageA2297.jpg they cured the problem pretty quickly, and cost around $10 for two.
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It only goes to show as above . . . . . READ THE LABEL ON THE PRODUCT YOU ARE USING. After all this time no one has suggested running the filter longer!
What else can I help you with?
What causes white foam to gather on surface of pool?
Rabies
Foam in a baquacil pool?
Foam in a pool that uses Baquacil can have a leak in return hose. It can also be the result of putting too much product in the pool. You should check the chemical levels in the pool.
How does foam turn sound into heat?
Sound is a vibration travelling through the air. When it hits foam, it causes the foam to vibrate, which in turn causes friction. The friction causes heat.
What causes Brown marks thast will not brush off salt water fibreglass swimming pool?
Usually iron
What causes the foam when rinsing lentils?
The foam is a part of the indigestible sugars from the lentils.
Can you swim in a pool that has foam in it?
Suppose you could but who would want to. You possibly have added too much algaecide. Have a dirty filter. Have poor chemistry - out of balance chemically. Too many people in pool. Lack of proper filtration.
What is the name of the brown and green plane in foam fighters?
"The Bulldog" is the name of the brown and green plane.
What is the name of the green and brown plane in foam fighters?
"The Bulldog" is the name of the green and brown plane.
Why does soap get foamy?
water causes a chemical reaction which causes it to foam and become slippery
What would be the cause of foam in a new salt water pool if it were not soap algae or organic material?
Maybe pool return is turned up toward surface to much. That happened to me. Wasn't alot of foam but looked like thin layer of foam. Also resembled shredded toilet paper floating on water.
What causes the steps of an in ground pool to turn brown?
Depending on the surrounds, perhaps the feet of the people getting into the pool are bringing in dirt, stain or oils they have picked up before getting into the pool. Another issue may be that the material of the steps is porous enough to grow algae.
You see tiny white balls of foam in your pool from time to time What is this from?
Have never experienced "white balls of foam" in pool. It could be that your filter is dirty and needs cleaning. Or that you have added a certain type of algacide to the pool. Does the foam seem to appear if the water is agitated? Is the foam a dirty brownish color? What are your chemistry levels - chlorine, pH, alkalinity, conditioner? How old is the water in the pool? What is the bather load - how many people at a time? Ken
