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Species of algae in the pool and therapy

Algae is a common problem in swimming pools. What it is, what are the different types and how it is successfully treated and prevented. Above all, algae is a single-form plant. Some are water in the water (live), others do not. Algae utilizes the process of photosynthesis to produce their own food. Algae is available in various colors and shapes make it adaptable to almost any conditions. Although some forms are virulent, mostare harmless and do not represent more than just a nuisance for most pool owners. By microscopic algae size, it takes literally millions of these plants to gather in order to be seen with the naked eye! At this time it may be too late and very costly to correct. Prevention of algae is the best solution.

The most common form of algae, which we put forward is in a swimming pool green algae. Green algae (varies in color from blue-green to yellow-green, dark-green can) for free swimming on the water(turning the water a hazy-green) or can be wall-clinging (patches of green). Wall-clinging varieties range in severity from small patches on pool walls and bottoms to virtually covering the entire pool surface. Green algae has the ability to clog filters and may even cause surface damage if left untreated. Green algae can be treated fairly simply and quickly with a proper, aggressive shocking & algicide.

A relative of regular green algae is "small-celled green algae" (SCGA). The Difference is seen in the following areas: 1 The water remains relatively clear. Many deal with the problem (without proper analysis) as copper or mineral problem, but the metal-chelating agents have no effect. 2. When treated with chlorine, chlorine seems to disappear ". SCGA is very tough, even high levels of chlorine.

Other types of summer is seen by green algae "green spots" all around the pool, especially in shady areas. The water is almost always "very clear". The water may havea "stinging" sensation. This is normal, green algae, typically brought about by the lack of homeowner maintenance, ie not following a weekly routine maintenance as the Once-a-week 3 step program with a very low pH and a low total alkalinity combined.

Treatment: Have water properly analyzed. BALANCE The water in the pool. Pools treated with chlorine or bromine should aggressively with chlorine (Bioguard Burn Out ® or Smart Shock ®) and a good quality algicide such as Back Up ®, Algae All Shock60 ®, or Banish ® in extreme cases. Softswim pools or other biguanides be treated should have their top Bactericide level "B", add a double dose of algicide "A", and add a double dose of shock or "C". Follow-up method, either with Optimizer Plus ® (a product similar to Borat ProTeam Supreme). Treating algae with Sodium Bromide should be discouraged (sodium bromide treatments can be at the time) to a chlorine demand problem.

Black Algae "(actually blue-green algae) in the form of cracks andColumns at the pool surfaces, especially plaster finished. We usually find black algae to grow, but not limited to, shady areas of the pool. Black algae is usually found in concrete or plaster finished pools, it is very unusual to find it in vinyl liner pools. It is a heavy slime layer known and skeletal growth, "it resistant to normal chlorine levels. When seen in a swimming pool, the water remains relatively clear, however, notice almost all the customers with highChlorine demand (use more chlorine) than normal. Be brushed when "black algae move" a difficult and even when it seems as if they were removed, the black algae will most likely return to the exact same place within 24 hours.

Treatment: Have water properly analyzed. BALANCE The water in the pool. Before and during treatment, the algae must be thoroughly brushed in order to break ", the mucus layer that protects and covers the Black algal cell. During treatment, the chlorineLevel must be greater than 3.0 - will be held ppm, this can require daily shocking the pool - and the affected areas shall be thoroughly brushed 2 to 3 times per day so the chlorine treatment to penetrate the algae. TRUE Black algae is very resistant to treatment and can be transferred to the pool area on swimsuits and pool toys pool. Failure to observe these critical steps will prevent the treatment from working. Pools treated with chlorine or bromine should aggressively with chlorine shock(Burn Out ® or Smart Shock ®) and a good quality algicide such as Back Up ®, Algae All 60 ®, or Banish ® in extreme cases. Softswim pools or other biguanides be treated should have their top Bactericide level "B", add a double dose of algicide "A", and add a double dose of shock or "C". ® Follow-up method with either Optimizer Plus. Treating algae with Sodium Bromide should be discouraged, as mentioned above.

"Mustard Algae" is probably the wrong diagnosis of the form of algae. MustardAlgae is a chlorine-resistant form of green algae (yellow-green to brown in color) are usually in the sunbelt areas. It often resembles dirt or sand on the bottom or sides of a pool. In our market area (Fairfield County, CT), the number of TRUE Mustard Algae cases we can on the one hand, in most seasons, be treated counted. Mustard algae in Sunbelt areas is widespread. Mustard Algae has certain characteristics: It can be easily brushed, but quickly at the same place.

Keepthe fact that the "algae" could return to the same place by a deadlock in the pool. Be sure you have good circulation throughout the pool.

Although it usually creates a large chlorine demand, it is known to survive in high levels of chlorine - more than 3.0 ppm. It is extremely important to remove mustard algae growth from equipment (including the back of the underwater lights and avoid wire) and swimsuits to cross or recontamination of other pools. Pool Equipmentmay be in the pool during product application to the left or cleaned separately with a mild detergent solution. Thoroughly if equipment used in a pool Softswim ®. Swimsuits should be washed with detergent directly on the garment label.

Treatment: Have water properly analyzed. BALANCE The water in the pool. Before and during treatment, the algae must be thoroughly brushed in order to break "the layer of mucus - as with black algae. Failure to do this crucial step to prevent theTreatment of the work. Pools treated with chlorine or bromine should aggressively with chlorine shocks such Bioguard Burn Out ® or Smart Shock ® and a good quality algicide such as Back Up ®, Algae All 60 ®, or Banish ® in extreme shock. Softswim pools or other biguanides be treated should have their top Bactericide level "B", add a double dose of algicide "A", and add a double dose of shock or "C". ® Follow-up method with either Optimizer Plus. Treating algae with SodiumBromide should be discouraged, as mentioned above. Click here Algae treatment for all products.

The best way to prevent and control algae is a good pool receive care. Good pool supply means) after the 5 Keys to Pool Care look like (for our published articles on topics theses: 1 And have a good circulation of water to all parts of the pool. 2. Filter the pool a minimum 8 to 12 hours a day. 3. Clean the pool regularly by vacuuming and cleaning all surfaces. 4. Test the water atat least 2 times per week. Test tells you what's wrong with the water. Make adjustments right away if necessary. 5. Maintain good water chemistry. Chlorine or other sanitizer in the right range, pH 7.4 to 7.6, total alkalinity 100 to 150 ppm, calcium hardness of 200 to 300 ppm. Weekly every week () throughout the season: Shock pool with the appropriate shock treatment and add a maintenance dose of good quality algaecide (please do not use the gallon jug of algaecide - they arein particular) colored water.

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