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How to treat pool algae
Algae can make a pool cloudy, clog filter systems and make pool surfaces slippery. The three most common colors of algae are green, black, and yellow (mustard). The best way to avoid an algae problem is to keep at least 1.0 ppm of free chlorine (check levels with pool check 3 in 1) in pool water at all times. Constant filtration is also a must to prevent algae from growing (run filter at least 8 hours daily).
Water Color
Appearance
Cause
Treatment
Treats pools with 5,000-10,000 Gallons
Treats pools with 10,000-20,000 Gallons
Green Algae
Green color, sometimes green spots on liner or entire body of water will be green.
Insufficient chlorine levels and or inadaquate filtration time.
STEP 1:
Check ph and alkalinity & adjust if necessary.
STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of the chemical packages below.
STEP 3:
Brush liner and vacuum pool.
STEP 4:
Retest ph and alkalinity and repeat treatment if necessary.
Check ph and alkalinity & adjust if necessary.
STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of the chemical packages below.
STEP 3:
Brush liner and vacuum pool.
STEP 4:
Retest ph and alkalinity and repeat treatment if necessary.
PACKAGE A
(2) Vinyl Pool Shock (10 oz.)
(1) Poly-Kill Algaecide (1 Qt.)
PRICE $19.99
(2) Vinyl Pool Shock (10 oz.)
(1) Poly-Kill Algaecide (1 Qt.)
PRICE $19.99
PACKAGE B
(4) Vinyl Pool Shock (10 oz)
(2) Poly-Kill Algaecide (1 Qt.)
PRICE $39.99
(4) Vinyl Pool Shock (10 oz)
(2) Poly-Kill Algaecide (1 Qt.)
PRICE $39.99
Black Algae
Black color, sometimes black spots on liner or entire body of water will be black.
Insufficient chlorine levels and or inadaquate filtration time.
STEP 1:
Check ph and alkalinity & adjust if necessary.
STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of the chemical packages below.
STEP 3:
Brush liner and vacuum pool.
STEP 4:
Retest ph and alkalinity and repeat treatment if necessary.
Check ph and alkalinity & adjust if necessary.
STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of the chemical packages below.
STEP 3:
Brush liner and vacuum pool.
STEP 4:
Retest ph and alkalinity and repeat treatment if necessary.
PACKAGE C
(2) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(1) Algaecide 60% (1 Qt.)
PRICE $24.99
(2) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(1) Algaecide 60% (1 Qt.)
PRICE $24.99
PACKAGE D
(3) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(2) Algaecide 60% (1 Qt.)
PRICE $44.99
(3) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(2) Algaecide 60% (1 Qt.)
PRICE $44.99
Mustard Algae
A yellow film usually found on liner.
Insufficient chlorine levels and or inadaquate filtration time.
STEP 1:
Check ph and alkalinity & adjust if necessary.
STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of the chemical packages below.
STEP 3:
Brush liner and vacuum pool.
STEP 4:
Retest ph and alkalinity and repeat treatment if necessary.
Check ph and alkalinity & adjust if necessary.
STEP 2:
Treat pool water with one of the chemical packages below.
STEP 3:
Brush liner and vacuum pool.
STEP 4:
Retest ph and alkalinity and repeat treatment if necessary.
PACKAGE E
(2) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(1) Eclipse3 (2 lb.)
PRICE $28.99
(2) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(1) Eclipse3 (2 lb.)
PRICE $28.99
PACKAGE F
(3) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(1) Eclipse3 (2 lb.)
PRICE $34.99
(3) Turbo Shock (1 lb.)
(1) Eclipse3 (2 lb.)
PRICE $34.99
Please note: Pool calculations below have been rounded off to be used as a quick guide for easy pool maintenance. For exact calculations please use the calculator above.
Pool Capacity Cheatsheet
| Poolsize Round | Capacity (Gallons) | Poolsize Oval | Capacity (Gallons) |
| 10 Round | 2,000 | 8x12,8x14 | 3,000 |
| 12 Round | 3,000 | 8x19 | 3,500 |
| 15 Round | 5,000 | 10x15, 10x16 | 3,500 |
| 18 Round | 7,500 | 10x21, 12x18 | 5,000 |
| 21 Round | 10,000 | 12x24, 14x20 | 7,500 |
| 24 Round | 14,000 | 14x25, 15x24 | 10,000 |
| 27 Round | 18,000 | 15x30, 16x26 | 12,000 |
| 30 Round | 21,000 | 16x32 | 15,000 |
| 18x33 | 19,000 |
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