POOL ZONE
right brush , dependent on your type of pool – a concrete pool can handle a stiff wire brush , while fibreglass or vinyl requires a nylon bristled brush .
The three types of algae you are likely to encounter are green , yellow / mustard and black .
Next , vacuum the pool – a manual vacuum works best , even though it is more of a strenuous process . Following the vacuum , test your pool levels and correct them before shocking the pool , as very high or very low alkaline levels can make the shock ineffective .
Following this , you can use pool shock – do it with the pump running , and remember to wear gloves and goggles , as the chlorine is very caustic and can burn your skin . After shocking , you can run your filter for around 12 hours ( 24 for black algae ) before performing a backwash . Green algae should clear with one treatment , while yellow algae may need two shocks and black algae might need several . In this case , repeat the process of shock , filter run , and backwash .
It ’ s best to shock your pool in the late afternoon , rather than early in the day , as UV can reduce the effectiveness of the treatment .
If your algae problem is mild and you catch it in the early stages , an algaecide suited to the type of algae might be enough to treat the problem . As a general tip , buy a testing kit and keep your chlorine levels at 1 – 3 ppm , which is optimal for killing bacteria and algae .
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