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Cloudy greenish water

by shishi9709 » Wed 07 Jun, 2017 19:13

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Hi- we moved last year into a house with a pool. I am learning but no expert. This is my first time posting. My water was ok for about a week after...

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Slam stands for shock level and maintain, a single dose won't do the job
Yes follow the above after getting correct levels
How do you chlorinate,...

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Sat 10 Jun, 2017 02:17
Green water

by daveyboy43 » Sat 03 Jun, 2017 07:41

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I have a 24 foot round above ground pool and when we opened it the water was very green. We hooked the filter up and ran it but after a few hours the...

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You have an algae bloom and need to Slam
You really need to get a decent test kit as SLAM stands for Shock Level and Maintain not just once a day...

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Sat 03 Jun, 2017 09:29
white foam on pool surface
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by ThresaL » Sat 21 Apr, 2007 18:26

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Since opening my pool, I have had a problem with white foam on the surface. Could this mean that the sand in the filter should be changed or could it...

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I was having a problem with foam on top of my pool too.
Upon opening it was certainly the algaecide causing the billowing foam. However, since that...
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Last post by davette59
Mon 22 May, 2017 11:49
Pool green tint, no visible algae. I added an Alcide a month ago and algae fine, filter cleaned but water green

by Bobanis » Mon 01 May, 2017 11:31

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Testing showed
FC 3
TAC 3
Salt 4700, I have a salt pool and this is high
Cya 125
TA 90
PH 7.4
Copper & iron 0
PHO 200

I poured the whole gallon...

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Your CYA is to high, check out the correct level for your pool with Pool Levels
You then need to replace some of your water to bring it down to the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 02 May, 2017 17:03
New pool owner, need lots of help.

by fmontez1 » Tue 25 Apr, 2017 11:50

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I'll try not to be a forum dumbass, and promise to be honest and work hard for any reasonable advice I get.

Here goes nothing....

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If you tap the side you can generally tell if it's fibreglass (hollow) or gunite/concrete (solid)
The three way valve is the suction from the skimmer...

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Tue 25 Apr, 2017 16:52
Flocculation, Reflocculation and Overflocculation

by richardpooldone » Fri 07 Apr, 2017 19:33

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So I recently had my first green algae bloom after my two large live oaks dropped their pollen this spring. So I added a dose of Diclor, filtrated...

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Hi Richard
Flocculant is not generally considered good and when used should be vacuumed to waste, also Dichlor adds CYA to the water making your...

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Sat 08 Apr, 2017 02:38
I need help with algae!

by marysmith124 » Fri 07 Apr, 2017 19:56

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Every summer I spend a lot of time fighting algae. Most of the time it is wasted time. I have just purchased a Tf100 test kit and I'm ready to be in...

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Hi Mary
You have started off well by purchasing your TF100 test kit
Follow this link to Slam your pool
Please follow the instructions completely and...

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Sat 08 Apr, 2017 02:20
Mustard Algae and "No Mor Problems" - Chem Geek?

by srnorris » Sat 01 Apr, 2017 18:29

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I have a question on the treatment of Mustard Algae. Hoping that Chem Geek user might see this as well, as he seems a complete genius in this...

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Hi
I can't help you with your problem but can point you in the right direction

Chem Geek and many others will be able to help you

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Sun 02 Apr, 2017 02:58
Dog pool in Boston will not hold bromine and keeps turning green! Please, hellllllp!

by DogPoolBoston » Thu 02 Mar, 2017 11:54

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Hi everyone, figured I would post here as I am at my wits end with this pool. We have a 2500 gallon heated indoor dog pool that has had ongoing...

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Is there a reason why you are using bromine?
You don't mention CYA, an indoor pool can benefit from a low dose of 20-30
Your chlorine / bromine is...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 03 Mar, 2017 18:18
Is This Algae or Normal Staining?

Attachment(s) by JPMark » Tue 14 Feb, 2017 20:35

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I need a few opinions or advice about the SPA where I live. It's a complex with more than 100 units and the SPA surface is plaster. We have a...

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It looks like surface staining. You must get it cleaned asap.

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Last post by marvinwalters
Wed 01 Mar, 2017 00:04
Green pool, which chemical levels to correct first?

by Hossfly88 » Tue 22 Nov, 2016 18:18

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Hi,
I'm a new pool owner, and my pool is full of algae. It is a 24' round above ground pool with a sand filter and an inline chlorinator. My...

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Follow these steps to get rid of green pool:
1) Remove the debris from the pool using a leaf net and do not vacuum the pool. It may clog your...

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Last post by JoseCan
Tue 14 Feb, 2017 01:44
This Green Algae at Waterline

by smcrea » Sun 09 Oct, 2016 20:06

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Hi,

My water chemistry is new perfect but I have a thick dark green algae that you can scrape with your fingernail.

I've tried shocking, scrubbing...

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If you have algae, bleach which is chlorine will work but you will need to Slam to clear the algae

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 05 Jan, 2017 07:21
white foam on surface
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by Sue » Thu 22 Jun, 2006 15:40

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Hello, I am so happy to find a help message board for pool owners.

Here is my problem and I am hoping someone has an answer. We just opened our...

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:eh: foam in pool surface
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Last post by Johan
Sat 24 Dec, 2016 00:26
Green cloudy pool.......
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by LillyPie » Wed 03 Jun, 2009 11:54

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Hi everyone,

I am not a new pool owner but am having troubles and I keep seeking money in my pool. I do not understand all the testing and results...

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The active chlorine (hypochlorous acid) level that is proportional to the FC/CYA ratio is what kills algae. So using Trichlor pucks builds up CYA...
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Tue 23 Aug, 2016 06:36
My Pool is green :(

by cmiller171991 » Mon 22 Aug, 2016 20:16

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Problem: The pool is green when you look at the water in the pool, but when you take some water out it is clear.
FC: 3-5
TC: 3-5? not sure of the...

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FC is the amount of useful chlorine available
TC is the the total amount of FC and CC combined chlorine (This is the used-up chlorine that smells...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 23 Aug, 2016 04:16
Draining green pool

by jcne2015 » Sat 20 Aug, 2016 17:52

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We have fought the green algae for about a month in our AGP and finally started draining it on Thursday. We used the Vacume as a siphon. It got tof...

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I don't have a bottom drain but if you can use it, give it a go
You will soon know if it works
Don't run It dry for long

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Sun 21 Aug, 2016 11:00
How can we fix our poo;

by blkyn11206 » Fri 07 Apr, 2006 15:54

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We have just recenly moved into our new home,and at first our pool was clear and blue, since then it started to turn green, and we by recomendations...

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People who keep their chlorine up all the time get yellow algae, green algae with the color bleached out because it has adapted to your chlorine...

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Last post by paulbest
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 21:44
dark green pool - how do I clean it??
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by Lisa020270 » Thu 05 Oct, 2006 22:28

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We just bought a new home with an above ground pool that looks as if it has been laying in neglect for a while. The water is so green I can dye...

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Normally I used to double shock my pool with chlorine to get rid of algae during the light shades.. It seems that your pool has dark shades, so you...
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Last post by Ella Rollins
Mon 01 Aug, 2016 22:43
Fix Green / Refill pool via Lake

Attachment(s) by markbrick » Sat 30 Jul, 2016 11:20

Pool turned green this past week and couldn't get it back to normal. Rented a 3" pump and emptied 18500 gallon pool in an hour and refilled with...

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Last post by markbrick
Sat 30 Jul, 2016 11:20
Best robotic cleaner for mustard algae

by JamieG » Wed 20 Jul, 2016 08:58

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We have been struggling with mustard algae & are beginning to finally win the battle but feel we need a robotic cleaner to keep on top of the...

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There is also another article from Swim University on how to remove mustard algae in pool. If you have a pool automatic vacuum cleaner, it is helpful...

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Mon 25 Jul, 2016 09:50

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