How to Treat and Prevent Algae

How to Treat and Prevent Algae - Spring Opening

Green pools are often caused by algae growth in the water.  This could take on the form of patches of green, yellow or black substances that fluffs into the water when touched or stirred.  The water may have discoloration, usually green.

*DO NOT use your automatic vacuum, as there is no option of vacuuming on waste/drain.

  1. Bring a pool water sample into Buds for water balance assistance.
  2. Remove large organic debris from the bottom of the pool with deep leaf net.
  3. Turn dial on filter to waste/drain and then using a MANUAL VACUUM ONLY, remove debris from the bottom and sides of the pool. If cartridge filter doesn't have a bypass, cartridges will need to be rinsed when loss of suction or pressure increases while vacuuming. (This may have to be done several times)
  4. Brush down the walls and the floor of the pool.  Be sure to brush areas on and around steps, ladders and corners.
  5. Top up pool with fresh water.
  6. Adjust pH to 7.2 as per instructions.
  7. Add contents of the  SOLUTION 48 KIT to the pool following the kit instructions. TWO KITS will be needed if pool volume exceeds
  8. After 48 hours, backwash the sand filter for approximately 3-5 minutes or rinse cartridges.

90 000L. The Clarita tabs are to be used with sand filters only. After 48 hours, backwash the sand filter for approximately 3-5 minutes or rinse cartridges.

*All dead organic matter needs to be MANUALLY VACUUMED on waste/drain after treatment.

Cartridges will need to be rinsed when loss of suction or increased pressure.

As soon as the pool clears, balance water accordingly and be sure to chemically clean your filter using FILTER CLEANER.  This will remove any remaining algae spores that backwashing/rinsing will not get rid of.

If pool does not clear bring back a water sample to Buds. You may need additional shock or clarifier.

If you have a sand filter that has never been chemically cleaned and the sand is 3-5 years old, we highly recommend that you change the sand before treating for algae.

*Always ensure pump and filter systems run continuously until pool is cleared

How to Treat and Prevent Algae - Summer Maintenance

Green pools are often caused by algae growth in the water. This could take on the form of patches that are green, yellow or black substances and fluff in the water when touched or stirred. The water may have discoloration, usually green.

*DO NOT use your automatic vacuum, as there is no option of vacuuming on waste/drain.

  1. Bring a pool water sample into Buds for water balance assistance.
  2. Remove solar blanket from pool and keep it off.
  3. Remove large organic debris from the bottom of the pool with a deep leaf net.
  4. Adjust the pH to 7.2 as per kit instructions.
  5. Add a SOLUTION 48 KIT to the pool, following the directions enclosed and TWO KITS if pool exceeds 90 000L.
    1. ONLY use CLARI-TABS with sand filters.
  6. Brush down the walls and the floor of the pool. Be sure to brush areas on and around steps, ladders and corners very well.
  7. After 48 hours, backwash the sand filter for approximately 3-5 minutes or rinse          cartridge filters.

*All dead organic matter may need to be MANUALLY VACUUMED on waste/drain after treatment in order to by-pass the filter. If cartridge filter doesn't have a bypass, cartridges will need to be rinsed every 3-5 minutes while vacuuming.

  • To avoid manually vacuuming to waste/drain POOL FIRST AID can be added to the pool to destroy left over organics such as dead algae. As soon as the pool clears, be sure to chemically clean your filter using FILTER CLEANER.  This will remove any remaining algae spores that backwashing/rinsing will not get rid of.
  • If pool does not clear bring back a water sample. If the water is clear, balance accordingly
  • Solar blanket must be cleaned before it can be used on the pool again.
  • Always ensure pump and filter systems run continuously until pool is cleared.
  • Ensure that pump is running 24/7to maintain clear water.

If you have a sand filter that has never been chemically cleaned and the sand is 3-5 years old, we highly recommend that you change the sand before treating for algae.

*Always ensure pump and filter systems run continuously until pool is cleared.

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