A high pH, high Total Alkaline or High Calcium Hardness will cause cloudy water. Test the water!! Contaminants Buildup: When swimmer wastes and other contaminants build up, the result is “combined chlorine”. Shock the pool!!! Chemical Residue: Using a calcium hypochlorite shock such as (*Shock *Sock-It *Shock-it *Burn Out *Break Out) can result in a residue build…
8 steps to get rid of black algae from your pool forever. Test your water The only reason black algae has entered your pool is because of your lack of chlorine. To prevent black algae from sneaking up on you you must constantly check your water quality every day. You should be doing this anyway.…
If you’re a swimming pool owner then you most likely can’t wait for the warmer weather to get here so you are able to open your pool again. You hopefully will have utilized a winter pool cover to help protect your pool over the winter but removing this can be a terrifying thought. You never…
Once you’ve killed the algae, you are still left with the problem of removing it from the pool. Dead algae turns white or gray in color and falls to the bottom of the pool. If you are using a chlorine shock product with a clarifier, the water will be crystal clear, leaving you a good view of the problem below. The answer is to put your pool vacuum and pump to use to remove the unsightly problem.
Green algae in a swimming pool can be hard to get rid of. If the weather has been particularly hot and humid it strips the pool of chlorine and allows algae and bacteria to grow. The green growth on the sides and bottom of the pool is a common problem among pool owners. You can…
Balance Maintaining the right equilibrium of pool chemicals in your water is to maintaining a hygienic pool and having an agreeable session many times. Your water will keep looking and smelling inviting and, very importantly, the growth of bacteria and algae will remain at a minimum, ensuring that everyone can enjoy your pool in safety.…