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Help my swimming pool is green with algae
May
Every pool owner worries about the contents hidden under winter pool covers during springtime because dark green algae pools stand as the worst-case scenario. You can transform a pool from murky green algae into clear blue water through appropriate chemical applications. The following procedures are implemented by our team for this situation at our location:
Check the pool PH using test strips to determine its level before starting the shock treatment process. The PH level needs to be between 7.2-7.6 for shock treatment to become most effective.
The pool should receive shock treatment by applying either shock granules or liquid chlorine (The liquid form works faster than shock granules): Relax shock chlorine granules 5kg or use a couple of these: Certikin 10 ltr sodium hypochlorite 10/11%
You can purchase the most potent chemical substances if your business is registered.
Certikin 10 ltr sodium hypochlorite 14/15%
The pump operation will speed up water circulation for better clearing results.
Apply the treatment across the entire pool surface while using a pool net and pole to mix it.
After clearing the water I recommend using a liner cleaner to clean both the walls and floor.
The graphite 10 Inch wall brush attachment for poles is available at the following location:
or the larger (thus quicker) one
Graphite 18 Inch deluxe wall brush
If you often have algae issues you can use:
The prevention of such problems throughout the season can be achieved by adding algaecide or multifunctional chlorine tablets that contain algaecide to your pool.
Deep blue pro algaecide 5 litres
Deep blue pro multifunctional 200g chlorine tablets 5kg
A winteriser acts as a long-lasting shock treatment to protect the pool from turning green during the next year’s season.
Blue horizons ultimate winter time 5 litre
