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Need help with pool algae-tree limbs in pool

by smith101 » Sat 25 Oct, 2008 10:31

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We have a 21,000 gal pool - never have had water probs. Tree fell over pool and limbs in it from Hurricane Ike. Since clean up, we cannot get water...

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what are your numbers?

we use the bbb method and our pool costs very little to keep clean.

look for this posting guide to see the readings you...

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Mon 16 Mar, 2009 05:40
Pool is empty....

by Guest » Sun 09 Nov, 2008 19:01

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Hello all I am new I live in Arizona and i have had some issue with my in ground pool =/- 16000 gal and I have black algae all in the bottom of my...

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Q #1 can i use a pressure washer inside my pool? Fan spray

Yes, apressure washer is great for removing stubborn dirt

Q #2 What will get that Black...

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Wed 11 Mar, 2009 07:40
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Wed 04 Mar, 2009 04:51
how to add more pool water

by smallfeng » Wed 31 Dec, 2008 20:05

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keep backwash for about 10 min so water leave is low

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I thought you should backwash until the water in the little glass thingy is mostly clear. We do it this way and a backwash usually takes 1-3minutes....

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Last post by sally
Tue 03 Mar, 2009 06:38
Brown sand on bottom of my pool

by rsoxfan » Mon 23 Feb, 2009 19:04

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have an inground saltwater pool in texas... appears to be dust on the bottom... i have brushed it but it just moves around and settles on the bottom...

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Thank you so much!!

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Wed 25 Feb, 2009 11:23
blackish green pool

by dek » Sun 30 Nov, 2008 22:30

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We may be buying a home in foreclosure that appears to have been vacant for quite some time, and the pool is a reel mess. It looks blackish green,...

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I don't disagree, but note that even pretty nasty looking pools can be cleaned up with chlorine alone as seen in this thread . This is just upon...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 28 Jan, 2009 21:04
Algacide issue

by funkybandit » Mon 19 Jan, 2009 06:04

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Hi All,

Our pool has blackspot algae, so we were advised to put algaecide in it (copper based), the pool was not green or discoloured to begin...

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I agree with lonestar's excellent advice and would also add that frequent brushing is key. You have to knock off the surface layers of the black...

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Wed 28 Jan, 2009 20:59
pool stains

by dingaan » Wed 03 Dec, 2008 12:41

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Ive had two pool specialists look at my marbelite pool to give opinion on a series of dark grey stains that are appearing in random patterns...

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It may be metals. You can check most currently available stain treatments with a Jack's Magic Stain ID kit. It has small amounts of various...

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Last post by lonestar
Wed 28 Jan, 2009 11:45
lack of pressure

by Theron » Sat 10 Jan, 2009 10:28

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all of a sudden this morning there is hardly any pressure building up in my skimmer box as a result the barracuda is not able to work.

I have...

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Check your pool filter pressure guage. If it is high the filter is dirty and must be cleaned. If it is zero, your pump is either not priming, or the...

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Last post by lonestar
Wed 28 Jan, 2009 11:36
algae vs filter

by wentiek1 » Mon 19 Jan, 2009 05:07

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my apartment swimming pool having algae problem. The serviceman insist that the filter is not filtering well and ask it to be changed.

Is there a...

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Thanks alot. exactly to solving my doubt :D

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Mon 19 Jan, 2009 21:51
Purple algae-high Manganese

by pool girl » Sat 03 Jan, 2009 09:48

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We have a purple algae and our pool is testing high for manganese. What can we do to lower the manganese? We have been working on this problem for...

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Manganese is a metal and can be removed like any other metal. Usually with a sequestering agent

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Last post by kamkuda
Wed 07 Jan, 2009 22:10
purple algae again

by pool girl » Sat 03 Jan, 2009 09:51

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Me again, actually it test high for "Cyanuric acid" What is this and how do we lower it. As we are told to drain the pool.

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Unfortunately, you can only readily lower Cyanuric Acid (CYA) by dilution, so a partial drain/refill. You can learn more about how to maintain your...

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Last post by chem geek
Sat 03 Jan, 2009 15:48
Why does my creepy crawly stay in the deep end?

by McGregor » Sun 28 Dec, 2008 19:10

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We seem to have trouble with our creepy crawly as it doesn't ever want to go in the middle of the pool.

We are new pool owners so not too sure what...

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turn it up and make sure you have all the return lines going in a clock wise position so it is like going in a circle.

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Last post by rob the builder
Mon 29 Dec, 2008 21:55
no suction when vacuuming to waste
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by sydneyfnp » Thu 16 Aug, 2007 19:39

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I have a major algae problem and know I need to vacuum to waste. Vacuum works fine when I hook it up while the sand filter is set to...

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There is no sction on my pool. The engine is working but nothing is happening on the suction process]
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Thu 27 Nov, 2008 15:50
Green Algae
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by Guest » Sun 26 Oct, 2008 14:54

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Hi All,

I just found your wonderful forum, and was hoping someone can help rip my pool of this green algae.

I have a 'dropper test' that I can...

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Chlorine alone can clear the pool as shown in this thread , but you can use a flocculant such as OMNI Liquid Floc Plus to accelerate the process at...
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Last post by chem geek
Wed 29 Oct, 2008 21:24
VERY LOW PH AND HEAVY ALGAE

by TAPON » Thu 23 Oct, 2008 18:53

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I LEAVE IN THE HOUSTON TX AREA AND EVER SINCE HURICANE IKE MY POOL HAS NEVER BEEN THE SAME.MY PH IS VERY LOW(6.8) I HAVE ADDE SODA ASH TWICE DOUBLE...

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The primary problem is that your Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level (aka stabilizer or conditioner) is too high. That makes the chlorine less effective and...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 23 Oct, 2008 19:16
water green

by sandyb » Wed 28 May, 2008 07:39

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My daughter has an inground pool.They have spent lots of money trying to get it ready. The water is still green.PH is fine .They have shocked it,and...

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green water is caused by several things most commonly algee after shocking pool the green will turn to a gray this gray is dead algee.the dead agee...

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Last post by pismopoolman
Wed 15 Oct, 2008 15:55
Black Algae in grout.

by help » Thu 09 Oct, 2008 21:31

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will drianing the pool and let the sun shine on it for a week or two kill it..

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No. You need to expose the black algae to high levels of chlorine and need to frequently scrape the surface (using a metal brush if you've got a...

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Sun 12 Oct, 2008 05:09

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