green pool after rain

Problems relating to pH and total alkalinity.
Increase ph, increase TA. Reduce pH, reduce TA.
pH chemistry advice and techniques for the pool.
abilene

green pool after rain

Postby abilene » Sat 05 Sep, 2009 13:53

What is the best way to keep pool water clear and blue after a rain 1 to 2 inches of rain. Raised water level about 4 inches


czechmate
Swimming Pool Superstar
Swimming Pool Superstar
Posts: 401
Joined: Sat 16 May, 2009 09:20
My Pool: 16 x 32 gunite21000 gal., Diamond Brite Blue, Swimquip XL pump, DE36
Location: Texas

Green pool after rain

Postby czechmate » Sun 06 Sep, 2009 09:32

It is a good practice to add protection from rain introduced chemicals and debris.
1-2 inches may present a good dilution if properly treated.
4 inches that comes from a storm, left untreated even for a few days, is a recipe for a problem.
I usually save my backwash time to such events, with a free water.
If you adjust the PH first and than shock with 70% Cal Hypo you save yourself a week long fighting starting algae, including the extra expense and frustration.

Return to “pH & Total Alkalinity”

Who is online at the Pool Help Forum

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 12 guests