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Jun
20

Fighting Algae In Your Swimming Pool

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Once algae has been allowed to bloom, it is quite tiresome to destroy. The common steps to get rid of an algae problem are:

  1. Shock treat the pool. If you are using chlorine, aim for at least 10ppm free chlorine (10 times the recommended minimum level).
  2. Circulate the water round the clock if possible.
  3. Brush the pool and vacuum.
  4. Add a commercial algaecide prepared for the algae you have (green, mustard or black) according to the instructions.
  5. Repeat brushing and vacuuming daily if possible. Add more chlorine if the level falls below 5ppm.
  6. Clean or backwash your filter regularly.
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Jun
20

Types Of Algae

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Algae in swimming pools is often referred to by its color:

  • Green Algae – by far the most common and relatively easy to treat;
  • Yellow/ Mustard Algae – troublesome to treat but also relatively susceptible to treatment;
  • Black Algae – can be very difficult to get rid of, especially in plastered pools;
  • Pink Algae – not an algae at all, but is a fungus called Paecilomyces lilacinus that causes slimy white, pink or grey colonies.
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