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I'd rather risk copper stains than deal with algae any more!

by Wuckawucka » Sun 18 Dec, 2011 19:35

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The subject says it all. I have an old plaster (white marble sheen) pool with salt chlorinator. It's under some large gum trees. I just don't have...

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I was very encouraged to find this site. The reason being that this is such an informative post. I wanted to thank you for this informative read of...

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Last post by sandarsk1
Sat 10 Mar, 2012 07:36
Ever tried to shock a green pool with the pump off? Will it

by etbrown4 » Sun 04 Mar, 2012 20:37

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My pump is out of service due to some major re-piping.

Curious if any Pros or others have ever tried to shock a green pool with the pump off? Will...

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i have before... you just have to make sure you add floc too and brush you pool very well ... also scoop the surface ( just to stir the top too ).....

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Last post by BudgetPoolCare
Sat 10 Mar, 2012 02:50
Overcapacity could drag on solar for some time

by lusil » Mon 20 Feb, 2012 21:11

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Solar panel manufacturers will have a hard time boosting revenues this year with Germany cutting government incentives at a time when the market is...

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I had heard a lot about solar panel and i also want to install at the roof of my home. Please suggest me average installation cost of solar panel.

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Mon 27 Feb, 2012 04:40
New pool owner with green pool.

by herysoe » Tue 14 Feb, 2012 10:19

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hi all, i am new in maintaining a swimming pool. the pool is kidney shape with 30000lt, using salt chlorinator and sand filter. after coming back...

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Chlorinating liquid or bleach is good to use, but be careful if you use other chlorine products. If your CH is already high, you don't want to add...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 24 Feb, 2012 15:54
Black Spots...won't go away

by shorembo » Tue 03 Nov, 2009 13:12

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I am getting black spots that won't go away in the bottom and sides of my pool. When this happened a few years ago, I would use the chlorine crystals...

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went to a pool store about the same problem and the guy said it could be the rubber in the solar heater degenerating.... only fix is to replace...

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Last post by blobguy
Thu 09 Feb, 2012 03:13
Green pool water in mexico

by prop » Mon 06 Feb, 2012 10:34

i`m in southern mexico and have a pretty big pool ,120,000 liters.it has been no problem since we first built it 6 years ago.problem is with the...

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Mon 06 Feb, 2012 10:34
Green pool

by curthale » Wed 12 Oct, 2011 15:30

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All my levels are normal but pool is green. There is a heavy greenish substance on bottom of pool. When I empty hot tub and refill, water is fairly...

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Chlorine Dioxide should do the trick for you. Maintain your Free Chlorine levels for optimum results. A shock for 30 mins max is enough. Analyst, can...

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Tue 17 Jan, 2012 21:01
Green pool after a foot of rain

by Lilmoose » Sun 02 Oct, 2011 09:54

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I have a 25000 gallon in ground pool using a cartridge filtration, with ozone. We got about a foot of rain in a 6 day span. Water started to turn...

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Test strips are notoriously inaccurate. Your CYA level may be even higher than 100 ppm. You should get yourself a proper test kit, either the Taylor...

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Last post by chem geek
Sun 02 Oct, 2011 23:29
Using Bleach to fight algae
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by dstinyz » Sat 28 Jul, 2007 10:27

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Please Help. I have easy set metal frame pool 15x48, 4440 Gallons.

FC- 1
Br-2
PH-8.2
TA- 320
CYA- between 45-50ppm
Total hardness - 520

I...

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Hi Jack Sparrow,

Most of the pool professionals use the 30ppm chart found at the Taylor test kit booklet. That's the guide I use on all my pools...
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Last post by Will_marx
Fri 09 Sep, 2011 12:51
Pool algae

by The Ol Man » Mon 05 Sep, 2011 17:52

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Hello Larry my daughter has been fighting pool algae since 1996. Test show excessive algae and local suppliers have recomended a number of chemicals...

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It's more likely that you are using Trichlor pucks/tabs and that the Cyanuric Acid (CYA aka stabilizer or conditioner) level is very high. This makes...

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Last post by chem geek
Tue 06 Sep, 2011 01:44
Algae in a salt system pool

by Chris » Thu 10 Sep, 2009 18:42

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Algae has been recurring up in my neighbors salt water pool for about two weeks. All the levels seem to be in the correct range as per my pool store...

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I have a salt pool that had a terrible algae problem. No amount of shock could clear it. It turns out I had a high amount of phosphate in the pool...

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Last post by morgus
Sat 03 Sep, 2011 15:49
Red Algae

by smokey » Wed 18 Jul, 2007 15:08

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Has anyone run into RED algae. It is harder than mustard algae to remove (need a stainless brush).

I don't seem to get rid of it permanently....

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:lol: red algae can be a pain in the ass to get rid of. cuz not only is it a bacteria, not a true algae, but it can keep on reoccurring from the...

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Last post by SLICKRICK
Tue 30 Aug, 2011 13:26
"Polyquats" in Australia?

by Wuckawucka » Sun 16 Jan, 2011 01:22

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Hi, I've read about Polyquat algaecides but have had trouble locating them in my local pool shops here in Australia. Maybe I've been unlucky, but...

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Hi there,

I am new to maintaining an old pool. I have a pebblecrete pool about 40,000 litres and I think I have a black spot algae problem. My pool...

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Mon 29 Aug, 2011 21:02
Any suggestions

by Ambrogi » Fri 26 Aug, 2011 03:54

We have a serious problem. My husband removed the cover off the pool about 2 weeks ago, without cleaning, at this time the pool water is greenish...

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Fri 26 Aug, 2011 03:54
Cannot clean dead algae - can you help please?

by Bill21 » Sun 12 Jun, 2011 07:39

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Hello,

new pool user here, have been going through the posts about clearing a green pool but seem to be stuck.

I've got a Doughboy overground...

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first of all you are correct you should of dumped 80% of the water removed debris then rinsed it with chlorine/water then drain that out and start...

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Last post by doh
Sun 21 Aug, 2011 09:16
You Can Keep Your Pool Algae Free Forever!

by gbarks » Sun 14 Aug, 2011 07:28

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SIMPLY pour *** 6 MONTH algaecide into the pool water TWICE a YEAR and your pool will STAY ALGAE FREE FOREVER, GUARANTEED by the manufacturer.

All...

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SIMPLY pour *** 6 MONTH algaecide into the pool water TWICE a YEAR and your pool will STAY ALGAE FREE FOREVER, GUARANTEED by the manufacturer.

All...

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Last post by czechmate
Sun 14 Aug, 2011 15:55
Green Pool

by spursbabe » Sun 07 Aug, 2011 09:51

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We have an above ground pool and it has turned green over the past few days, everyone is saying it is because of the heat and just to keep adding...

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Read Defeating Algae . Get yourself a proper test kit, either the Taylor K-2006 or the TFTestkits TF-100 . If your CYA level is high (> 60 ppm),...

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Last post by chem geek
Mon 08 Aug, 2011 00:51
Off white stuff on the bottom of the pool. Yellow Algae?

by cocoamom » Mon 01 Aug, 2011 10:46

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Ok, I had a badly yucky green pool. After a lot of work and cloride it has cleared up so that I can see the bottom. Now, I have a off white stuff...

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Ahh I will vaccuum to waste. Never have done this. Itis a 24 foot round pool with a sand filter. I am so proud of ourselves for getting the green...

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Last post by cocoasmom
Tue 02 Aug, 2011 11:13
Please help me with my green pool

by 2011 3rd year pool owner » Sat 02 Jul, 2011 15:04

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I have a Intex 15X48 metal frame pool this is my 3rd summer having it up, and i kinda slaked on it the last 2 weeks,..i was on vacation for a week...

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please help... i have an above ground 4,000 gallon pool. it was clear a few days ago then it suddenly turned very green.. i have since shocked it a...

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Last post by active.elemenet
Fri 29 Jul, 2011 14:50
Algae on bottom of pool HELP

by fatpants » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 04:21

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Hi I have a above ground pool with a sand filter in the UK and I'm having a real problem with algae returning to the bottom of the pool, the water...

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Thanks for the reply. Staberlizer is in and backwashed the filter so let see how it goes. I'll post in a week or so to let you know if it is sorted.

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Mon 25 Jul, 2011 16:18

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