Ive tried bleach.shocking and can't even begin to notice any change within a few days of either treatment
2006-06-18 15:30:12 · 15 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Usually a pool is green due to algae. Take a sample of your pool water to your local pool store and have your water analyzed. They will tell you exactly what to do to clear it up.
2006-06-18 15:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Circulation
Filtrarion
Proper water chemistry
Those are the 3 requirements for clear, blue water. Check and adjust Total Alkalinity and pH- in that order. Then "nuke" the pool with granular chlorine. TEST it first so you know what to add. Groping in the dark and guessing doesn't work.
Run the pump round the clock for a couple days, keeping the filter backwashed/cleaned. If it doesn't get better then change the sand and add a flocculant per instructions on the container. Once all the green gunk settles the water will be clear. Vacuum to waste and you are home. This sudden greening is common among sand filters. They let visible particles pass through that ultimately concentrate in the water and cast back a green wavelength. So you think you have algae. Regular use of a clarifier greatly helps reduce the problem.
2006-06-18 21:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add bleach every evening after the sun is off the water. I put a full gallon in a 20 X 40 foot pool.
Since your pool is green add twice the normal amount for a couple days. Pour it in the skimmer with the pump running so it will get spread quickly.
Get a bottle of "clarifier" or "flouculant" and follow the directions. Walmart sells it and so does Lowe's. It will clump the particles together and help the filter get them. Backwash twice as often as normal to keep the filter at peak efficiency.
2006-06-18 15:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on alot of different things but alot is based on the type of chemicals you use if you use like Baquacil pool products then it is best to convert over to regular chlorine products, If that is not the case chlorine and shock are not enough alone you need a good algaecide that is what is going to kill the green stuff :)
2006-06-18 15:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by Birdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no way to know how to fix it without testing it. Adding more chemicals without knowing what the problem is can make things even worse.
Most pool supply stores will test your water for free. Take them a sample in a 20 oz bottle and they will tell you exactly what you need.
2006-06-18 17:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by Elle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Algae is your problem, here are a few solutions...
Algaecide & clarifier, 1/4 cup per 1000 gallons
the sides need to be scrubbed down when using shock...
you need to run the filter at least 4 hours /day
2006-06-18 16:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a pool chemical called yellow stop. you have an algea build up. go get this stuff and read the directions. I think your PH. is not stable. use your test kit to adjust the levels.
2006-06-18 16:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by tajura001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better get a hold of a chem kit and find out what is wrong with our water...I assume you are funning a filter at least 6 hours per day. good luck
2006-06-18 15:44:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the chemicals, or you just dont put chemicals in it.
2006-06-18 15:36:46 · answer #9 · answered by ajsnips 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the "8"! I am a sweet guy, so i guess that puts me up another notch! Thank you love!
2006-06-18 18:48:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋