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Why is my pool cloudy?
Why is my pool green?
I think my pool is leaking, what could it be?
What causes Blackspot Algae, how do I get rid of it?
Why can't I get rid of Blackspot for good? Why does it keep coming back?
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Why is my pool green?
Lack of chlorine and/or lack of circulation.
The correct amount of chlorine stabiliser(cyanuric acid) must be used The filtration must be running for at least four hours per day during winter and eight hours per day in summer.
Algae often grows in areas of poor circulation such as corners, steps and beach entrances
Causes of low chlorine
* Chlorine Pools - must have the correct amount of chlorine added each evening
* Saltwater pools - Insufficient salt will cause low chlorine
* If the chlorinator cell needs cleaning, chlorine will be low
* Insufficient running hours will cause low chlorine
* Breakdown of chlorinator - no chlorine
* Algae will burn up chlorine very quickly
SOLUTION - ask for our famous SWAMP PAK TM for the quickest and easiest way to fix your green pool.
TopWhy is my pool cloudy?
A cloudy pool is the first sign of a pool turning green, so any of the above reasons could apply.
* Minute particles of dust
* Calcium from granular pool chlorine
SOLUTION - there are several reasons for this so ask us for our best tips.
TopI think my pool is leaking, what could it be?
Natural evaporation is between 2-5 cm per week, depending on how hot and windy it is. If the loss is greater than this you need to call Poolside Frankston.
TopWhat causes Blackspot Algae, how do I get rid of it?
When algae is not treated, and becomes established over weeks or months a root system establishes itself into the pool surface, and like any plant when the conditions are ideal (warm water and low chlorine) it grows and becomes visible. It can be seen either as small black spots or creeping between the tiles or pebble.
SOLUTION - In its early stages there is a chemical which will clear it up, but in later stages the pool must be emptied, guernied, chemically treated and the sand changed to successfully remove the blackspot.
TopWhy can't I get rid of Algae for good? Why does it keep coming back?
If you have persistent algae, where it either comes back straight away, or never really clears, your pool water is probably loaded with Phosphates, or your pool needs more regular attention.
SOLUTION - There is a non toxic chemical which eliminates phosphates, take a water sample into Poolside Frankston for analysis.
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