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Common Water Problems in the Pool
 

 

If you look after the water in your pool, you may never have any water problems like the ones that are described below. Most water problems when it comes to pool water are all about negligence on the part of the owner that results in unbalanced water. Still, stains algae infestations and other problems can still develop despite your best efforts, so it's a good idea to know how to cope with these problems.

Algae is one of the most common problems that you'll face when it comes to the pool
partially because it is one of the most resourceful and persistent forms of plant life. It can either be found free floating in the water or clinging to the sides of the pool or the equipment that you use to clean. Algae is unfortunately nourished by both sunlight and heat and it thrives in water that has a high PH level. If you see it in your pool, it's best if you take steps to get rid of it immediately, because when left untreated it can cover the surface of the water in a matter of hours. Here's another unpleasant fact. Once established, algae fosters the growth of bacteria.

Don’t let the situation get out of hand. If you ignore the warning signs of algae, you will need to eventually drain the pool to get rid of the infestation. When things get that far, you'll need to scrub the sides of the pool with chlorine to get rid of all the remnants.

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The best thing that you can do to keep the water free of algae growth is to maintain the acceptable levels of PH and chlorine in the water. Remember that if you miss only a day, the algae can reappear quite quickly. Still there's no way around some pretty severe measures if you find yourself with any
algae infestation.

All the experts agree that super-chlorination is the best way to go and for that you'll need to adjust the PH to between 7.4 and 7.2. As well, you'll need to brush the walls of the pool vigorously with a stainless steel brush for concrete pools and a soft nylon brush for vinyl liner pools.

You might need to repeat the treatment several times so that you're assured of getting all the algae spots. Pay attention to the algae that forms around the underwater rims of the submerged sections of things like hand railings and ladders. You'll also need to keep the filter running for about three or four days and keep all the swimmers out until after the treatments are finished.

 

 

 

 

 

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