Pool Algae & Green Pool Water

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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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Last post by chem geek
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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Last post by Denniswiseman
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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Last post by paulbest
Mon 25 Jul, 2016 09:50
green pool water

by Rin82 » Thu 14 Jul, 2016 11:13

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We have an above ground pool, the water is green/brown. The chlorine levels are super low, although we've put a TON in it, and the alkalinity is high...

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I’ve owned an above ground pool for 20 years. I’ve gone through several liners and two ladders. I doubt that there is any problem on this forum about...

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Last post by odbob
Mon 25 Jul, 2016 03:25
Recurring Algae and Pool smells

by RB » Mon 18 Jun, 2007 18:36

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We have been fighting an algae battle since May. It comes, we super shock and do algaecide and vacuum to waste. It goes away. Lather, rinse, repeat....

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Seeing as this post is 9 years old I would suspect that it was resolved
If you have a similar problem what Buggsw said applies
You probably need to...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 24 Jul, 2016 16:47
Green water

by usmcpilot06 » Sun 17 Jul, 2016 05:53

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Just cant seem to get my water to clear up this year.
FC=3
PH=7.6
TA=80
Hardness 800, I have well water
CYA=80
I used sequasol because of high...

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Stop using the chlorine tabs you are putting to much CYA in
Slam the pool
With your CYA at 80 you will need to shock at 31ppm Chlorine (use bleach)...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 17 Jul, 2016 07:09
Pool water is green but I can see the bottom

by sjones2011 » Fri 01 Jun, 2012 19:55

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The water is green, help!! We got the pool put together, checked to be sure the pumps were working. Since it is a few years old, I went ahead and...

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I am new to the Salt Water world!! I have Krystal Clear Saltwater system, Krystal Clear Sand Pump and an Intex Ultra Frame 18'x48" pool ... Our...

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Last post by nbrown
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 12:20
Green Pool - PLEASE HELP

by ebecca79 » Tue 07 Jun, 2016 08:04

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I could just cry as I type this.... we have desperately tried to resolve our pool issue and even found ONE pool service guy to come out but the issue...

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Pool green algae is easy to handle. You can use algae insecticide or make chlorine shock, then use a brush pools

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Last post by saovietxulynuoc
Wed 08 Jun, 2016 22:26
Black Algae prevention

by garyying » Fri 11 Mar, 2016 04:24

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In my house we have gunite concrete swimming pool which is awesome but the problem is during spring and summer time, when the algae attack in the...

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I think there's some problem with your water treatment system in your pool. Its not pushing the used water out completely and that promotes algae...

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Last post by CharlotteEhle
Mon 18 Apr, 2016 07:47
Black Algae that brushes away easily

by drewh » Tue 21 Jan, 2014 03:58

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Hi all,

Have been on this forum reading for a few weeks (its excellent) but have only got round to posting now.

Am very keen to hear peoples...

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I get this same situation when spring and summer season is on.

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Last post by garyying
Fri 11 Mar, 2016 04:28
Pool filtering

by jeffallen » Wed 24 Feb, 2016 05:53

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It has been over 6 months since I have used my swimming pool and the floor has been covered with these so-called "algae", I have tried...

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By the way, did you manage to solve your body itch problem in the Total Immersion Forums ?

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Mon 29 Feb, 2016 04:25

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