Algae In My Pool

RE: Algae In My Pool Post By chem geek (Guest Post) (04/14/2008) Unscented bleach or chlorinating liquid will most certainly kill algae, though how quickly depends on the amount of chlorine you use relative to the Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level. See http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=1180 as just one example of how a pool filled with algae upon spring opening can be cleared up in a matter of days using bleach or chlorinating liquid alone. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Algae In My Pool Post By Sean (Guest Post) (10/26/2007) The person who said bleach doesn't kill algae is incorrect. The key is determing how much bleach you need and how long you need to keep the bleach at "shock" level. You might want to check out the following link to figure out how much bleach you'll need to solve your algae problem: http://www.troublefreepool.com/viewtopic.php?t=2346 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Algae In My Pool Post by brizaksmommy (5) | (04/07/2006) Profile | Contact Hi! I used to work for a pool store. Go to a reputable pool company and bring a current water sample from about 12" from the surface. Have them test this for pH and acidity, chlorine levels, etc. Use the algecide they recommend and kill this stuff! Adjusting your pH and acidity without doing this first is a waste of time and money as the algae causes these to go out of wack. Keep circulating your pool and keep brushing the spots. This can take alot of time. Once it is clear, MAINTAIN your pool! This is what caused this problem to begin with. Don't be afraid to ask questions. These people know what to do to help your pool. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Algae In My Pool Post By (Guest Post) (03/16/2006) Hi, If the algae has stained the pool, you will need to have it acid washed to remove the stain. Loretta Report Spam or Abuse RE: Algae In My Pool Post By Mary, Crown Point, IN (Guest Post) (03/15/2006) YOU COULD BLEACH TIL THE COWS COME HOME, IT WON'T KILL ALGAE!! You need a good algecide, and a PH test kit...Keep the PH level right..Very important..you will get earaches and other infections if the PH is off..and of course clorine...actually, if you figure the price, the liquid clorine comes out to be cheaper than the cheapest bleach due to the concentration of the clorine! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Algae In My Pool Post By Patsy (Guest Post) (03/15/2006) The algacide will help, but, also, add a couple of boxes of baking soda to the circulator. This seemed to help me with mine. Good luck! Patsy Report Spam or Abuse RE: Algae In My Pool Post By Dawn (Guest Post) (03/15/2006) Have your water tested by a pool company. Most of them will do this for free if you will be buying chemicals from them, otherwise there may be a fee of around $10. If the chemical balance is not correct you can dump in as much clorine as you want and it will have absolutely no effect. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Algae In My Pool Post By twintoni (Guest Post) (03/14/2006) buy some algaecide, whatever kind is recommended for your type of pool. Bleach won't work, chlorine won't work. you have to but something specifically for killing algae. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Algae In My Pool Post by Streatch (34) | (03/14/2006) Profile | Contact If you pool has a liner, be careful with the bleach, if it is cement - bleach, bleach, bleach & stay out of the pool for several days... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Algae In My Pool Post By jack flash (Guest Post) (03/14/2006) Buy generic bleach. NOT ultra or scented. Just plain old bleach. Pour in 3 gallons/5000 gal of pool water with the filter on overnight. The next morning you will be amazed how clear the water is. Cheap and effective. Report Spam or Abuse