How To Fix Green Pool WaterUpdated 8 months ago

Update: We've recorded the process of restoring a flooded pool back to pristine in out Green to Clean Blog here

G'day, pool algae got you down? It's a common woe for pool owners, including green, yellow, and black varieties. Causes explored are usually a mix of: lack of sanitisation, high pH, and stagnant water. Let's dive in.

Types of Algae

  1. Green Pool Algae

• Common due to poor sanitisation and high pH.
• Easily treatable with chlorine, hydrochloric acid, or algaecide.
• Water TechniX Algaecide recommended.

  2. Yellow or Mustard Algae

• Grows in shaded areas, resistant to regular chlorine doses.
• Requires super shocking with higher doses of chlorine and acid.
• Cleaning out debris and thorough vacuuming essential.

  3. Black Algae

• Tough to eliminate due to strong roots.
• Requires strong pool brush, shock treatment, and specific chemicals like Black Spot Remover.

Causes of Algae Growth

• High pH, inadequate sanitisation, and stagnant water promote algae.
• Algae thrives in dark, poorly circulated areas like pool steps and corners.

Getting Rid of Pool Algae

Method #1: Shocking Your Pool

• Four steps involving chlorine treatment, pH reduction, 24-hour filtration, and water balance.
• Water TechniX Green To Clean Pool Bundle recommended for a simplified process.

 Method #2: Floc Your Swimming Pool

• Flocculant settles particles to the bottom for vacuuming.
• Not suitable for cartridge filters; caution required due to potential clogging.
• Purchase Floc here

  Method #3: Use A Pool Algaecide

• Algaecides kill algae but may be chlorine-based.
• Water TechniX Black Spot Algae Remover suggested.

Preventing Algae Return

• Regular maintenance crucial for algae prevention.
• Ensure proper pool filtration, circulation, and periodic testing.
• Water TechniX Green To Clean Pool Bundle for consistent protection.