How do i clean green cloudy pool water?

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How do i clean green cloudy pool water?

Answer 1

first you need to clean your filter (ie. backwash if d.e or sand filter or spray if cartridge filter), then add 3-4 lbs. of granular chlorine (or shock) depending on size of pool and severity of algae growth, also add an algaecide (I use *Jacks Magic Yellow Stuff)(if you use that particular one add 3 capfulls), then you will need to brush the entire pool. Then let run overnight (18-24 hours) Clean the filter again and enjoy your pool. A claifier may be required if the pool has a light cloudiness. This normal from using high concentrations of chlorine.

Answer 2

Hello,

You need to do a Green Pool Treatment.

Basically the cheapest way to do this is to shock the pool with a heap of chlorine (get that chlorine level up) and drop the pH (a little lower than recommended levels).  

If you do it right you should see it coming clearer before your eyes.   Make sure you give the algae a bit of a brush - it breaks the mucus/membrane layer and gives the chlorine better penetration.

Keep your eye on the chlorine level, if you do not add enough, your initial dose of chlorine - preferably powder not liquid, will just be 'eaten up' by the algae.  Check the chlorine level after an hour and add  a little more if neccessary (make sure your equipment is running while you do this to circulate the chemicals)

The algae will die - it turns white when it is dead.  We generally recommend a flocculant or drop out to bring the dead algae to the bottom of the pool and then you vacuum it to waste.   This way you keep it out of your filter.  

Once you have vacuumed the dead algae, balance your pool as normal.  After this, It would not hurt to check for phosphates - algae feed of these and you just need to add a starver to get rid of them.

Answer 3

Cloudy pool water conditions, associated with green or brown colors, may be the result of algae and/or mineral problems.  Foamy water conditions, resulting from the use of certain algaecides, air leaks, body oils or cosmetic residues, can detract from optimum water clarity.  Most pools do maintain clear water conditions, the majority of the time.  For those occasional problems, many chemical products are available that help to restore the pool water clarity to crystal clear.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Yes, check your filter but also get your pH down. You want to get it down to about 7.2-7.4 before you shock. Chlorine is much more effective at a lower pH. Add the appropriate amount of shock as determined by your gallonage. If you had a 10000 gallon pool and added 4 pounds of granular chlorine to shock it would raise your FC to over 30. You dont have to go that high unless your Cyanuric Acid level is very high. What you want to do is get your pool up to shock level and keep it there until the FC levels hold overnight. Check the FC at sunset and check it again at sunrise. If you lost 1ppm or less overnight everything should be dead in your pool. If you lost a significant amount of chlorine you need to repeat the process. During this period brush twice a day. When you brush, it removes the top layers of dead algae and exposes more to the chlorine. Vacuum to waste if possible as well.