Pool Algae & Green Pool Water

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Can leaking filter valve cause filtration problems?

by Boeriemore » Mon 17 Nov, 2014 05:46

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Over the last few weeks I have on three occasions shock treated with three cup fulls of chlorine. I also
added a bottle of "booster" yet...

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We had a leaky valve in July. After replacing it our pool became clear and we started using less chemicals and we needed less frequent vacuuming too.

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Tue 17 Nov, 2015 15:36
Cooler fall weather but increased algae

by IneedHelp » Mon 02 Nov, 2015 08:46

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Our pool has been quite clear and free from algae this year, however with the cooler weather I have been having a little algae problem.

A chlorine...

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I've ended up draining my pool and a good thing too.
After a light acid wash I had the grout repaired in a couple of places and replaced the seals in...

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Fri 13 Nov, 2015 02:07
Copper sulfate instead of chlorine

by prop » Wed 22 Jan, 2014 09:06

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i had a bad problem down here in mexico with hard water.the pool would turn green when i added chlorine. now i use copper sulfate and the water is...

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Copper is not a sanitizer or oxidizer and is definitely not a chlorine substitute. Small amounts of copper will help the chlorine by killing algae...

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Fri 06 Nov, 2015 14:33
Pool going green/cloudy after solar install

by sglnichols » Sun 30 Nov, 2014 20:49

Hi guys,
Wonder if anyone can please help. I have a 20,000 L sand filter fibro chlorine pool. We had solar heating fitted less than 1 year ago. I...

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Sun 30 Nov, 2014 20:49
Chunks of Algae? Can I vaccuum?

by apoemge » Wed 13 Aug, 2014 09:13

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My Pool- Above Ground, vinyl liner. Sand Filter
Currently using Chlorine for the chemicals.
Size- Um... 4 feet deep and big- I want to say 18 feet...

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If your laterals are damaged then the only recourse is to replace them
Generally sand is changed because it becomes rounded and doesn't filter as...

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Thu 23 Oct, 2014 04:10
High PH , low Alkaline & a green pool. So confused !

by Angeljaye » Fri 18 Jul, 2014 07:38

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We have moved into a rental property with an inground concrete pool and are complete novices at this pool maintenance malarky and it's now showing....

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You need to decrease the pH(7.0ppm or preferably less) levels and shock the pool so that the chlorine levels are at least 50ppm. Let the filter run...

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Tue 21 Oct, 2014 21:07
Pool green and cloudy: Can we fix or should we refill?

by pompeiii » Tue 22 Jul, 2014 08:19

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I can provide numbers later if necessary (I am at work), but in the meantime, I'm hoping for some advice. I am not the pool person, that would be my...

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Pompeiii,

Based on the what's mentioned without the numbers, your filter needs to be opened and examined. You would need to replace the filter grids...

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Tue 21 Oct, 2014 20:41
Bleach
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by GottiJr » Mon 07 Aug, 2006 09:25

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Is clorox bleach the same as chlorine. A neighbor told me to just add that to my 13x30 pop up pool to save money. Im not sure about this, is it...

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Read how to SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain your pool. In fact, read the rest of the Pool School to learn how to properly maintain your pool. A...
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Last post by chem geek
Fri 22 Aug, 2014 12:40
Cya High Or Low

by wilbanks51 » Wed 23 Jul, 2014 08:31

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I've read that to remedy cloudy water, you must raise the CYA. Now, I just read a reply that stated that if the CYA is too high it will cause cloudy...

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By partial drain/refill -- that is, by water dilution. High CYA by itself does not cause cloudy water. It's having the FC/CYA ratio be too low that...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 24 Jul, 2014 06:44
No response in forum

by wilbanks51 » Wed 23 Jul, 2014 15:57

I did not receive a response from the forum, so I visited a pool supply store. They tested the water and here are the results:

total chlorine 5
Free...

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Last post by wilbanks51
Wed 23 Jul, 2014 15:57
Black Tar - NOT Black Algae
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by lskul60 » Tue 05 May, 2009 13:27

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Been having a very unusual problem for the past 12 years. This year has zero explanation.

I Live in New York, with an Inground Vinyl Pool, no...

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I also have the black tar like substance in my skimmer, my pool is brand new and for 2 months the black stuff builds in the skimmer and its hard to...
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Fri 18 Jul, 2014 12:57
High PH , low Alkaline & a green pool. So confused !

by Angeljaye » Fri 18 Jul, 2014 08:46

We have moved into a rental property with an inground concrete pool and are complete novices at this pool maintenance malarky and it's now showing....

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Fri 18 Jul, 2014 08:46
Can't Get Rid of the Green Pool Water

by DEANNA FISH » Mon 23 Jul, 2012 13:25

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I have tried everything to clean my pool free of algae. I have shocked it, I have put super algacide in it.Put alacalinde in it, brought ph up. put...

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Im having the same problem as you, twice in as many weeks, first time i just started over, it had only been up 9 days, let it down gave it a good...

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Last post by est1980
Wed 16 Jul, 2014 12:24
When should I drain pool?

by huskyfan68 » Wed 09 Jul, 2014 11:04

21' above ground- green as green can be- Just frustrated with trying everything and want to start over-
is there a point at which the water is...

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Wed 09 Jul, 2014 11:04
Green Algae, Sand Filter - Add DE?

by Yazzinit » Thu 19 Jun, 2014 22:23

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I have a 16x32 inground pool and cannot get rid of the green algae.

I have added tons of shock and stabilizer while running my Hayward sand filter....

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If the "shock" was Dichlor (or Trichlor granular) then you've been increasing the Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level in your pool that reduces...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 19 Jun, 2014 23:22
ARGH!! ??pool algea??

by cfamily » Mon 21 Jul, 2008 20:17

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I have been seeing yellow 'slime' on the floor of my above ground pool and up the walls now too...stores told me yellow/mustard algea ... doesnt seem...

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I always thought a little algae in a pool is a good sign. However, yellow slime sounds disgusting. I hope everything worked out well for you.

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Last post by Jackson1
Mon 24 Mar, 2014 15:40
I need help

by brownghost77 » Fri 14 Feb, 2014 23:31

I have a in ground 40,000 gallon pool, with a variable 1 horse power speed pool pump, with DE filter. I have several questions?
with a pool that size...

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Fri 14 Feb, 2014 23:31
Hard water,green pool

by prop » Thu 19 Dec, 2013 09:06

down here in mexico my pool water turns green when i add chlorine.i then have to add a calrifier and then vacumn out the seditment the next day.then...

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Last post by prop
Thu 19 Dec, 2013 09:06
Coffee stains

by Thepoolpeople » Fri 20 Sep, 2013 01:58

Hi All , some kind person has emptied a tin of coffee into a pool . We have cleaned to waste and treated with a clarifier / flocculent . Ran the pump...

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Last post by Thepoolpeople
Fri 20 Sep, 2013 01:58
brown algae or sand on the bottom of my above ground
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Attachment(s) by Guest » Sat 22 Sep, 2007 12:55

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I have brown algae or sand on the bottom of my above ground. I'm not sure what it is. The pool water tests ok. I've shocked it several times. When I...

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hi i am having the same problem first i thought it was sand so we uesed the vacuum and it wasnt doing any thing cuz it escaped it so i got the hose...
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Thu 19 Sep, 2013 11:36

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