Archive for Algae
Jun
20
Fighting Algae In Your Swimming Pool
Posted by: | CommentsOnce algae has been allowed to bloom, it is quite tiresome to destroy. The common steps to get rid of an algae problem are:
- Shock treat the pool. If you are using chlorine, aim for at least 10ppm free chlorine (10 times the recommended minimum level).
- Circulate the water round the clock if possible.
- Brush the pool and vacuum.
- Add a commercial algaecide prepared for the algae you have (green, mustard or black) according to the instructions.
- Repeat brushing and vacuuming daily if possible. Add more chlorine if the level falls below 5ppm.
- Clean or backwash your filter regularly.
Jun
20
Types Of Algae
Posted by: | CommentsAlgae 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.