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Algae |
Definition / Cause |
Solution |
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A common
"green" algae that can be free
floating or wall-clinging.
Ranges in severity from patches
on walls and bottoms to entire
pools. Can clog filters and
create surface damage if left
unchecked. |
Banish®: Kills all types of
swimming pool algae |
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Black Algae |
Definition / Cause |
Solution
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Forms in
cracks and crevices on pool
surfaces, especially plaster
finishes. Known for protective
coatings that make it impervious
to normal chlorine levels. |
Banish®: Kills all types of
swimming pool algae
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Chlorine
Residual |
Description / Cause
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Solution
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The most
common cause of increased
chlorine demand is a high level
of contaminants. |
Burn Out Extreme® or Burn
Out 35: Corrects chlorine
levels
Take a water sample to us nd let
us perform a test to help
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Cloudy Water |
Definition / Cause
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Solution
|
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Hazy, murky
appearance. Caused by poor
filtration, inadequate
circulation, water balance, low
sanitizer levels and/or lack of
routine oxidation. |
Lo 'N Slo®: Corrects high pH
Strip Kwik® or
NEW improved
Kleen It®: Cleans dirty
filter media
Burn Out Extreme® or
Burn Out 35: Boosts
sanitizer levels
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Foam |
Definition / Cause
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Solution
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Foam is
caused by elevated levels of
algicide or a foaming algicide
in pools with jetted returns,
attached spas or water features |
Anti-Foam: Eliminates foam
quickly
To prevent foam from occurring
due to high algicide levels,
skip your next scheduled
addition of Back
Up® or switch to
non-foaming Algae
All 60®
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Mustard (yellow) Algae |
Definition / Cause
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Solution
|
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A chlorine-resistant form of
green algae. Often resembles
dirt or sand on bottom or sides
of pool. It can be brushed away
very easily, but returns
quickly. Although it can
create a large chlorine demand,
it has been known to survive in
high levels of chlorine. |
Banish®: Kills all types of
swimming pool algae |
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Scale |
Definition / Cause
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Solution
|
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Scale
formation is caused by high
calcium hardness. |
Scale Inhibitor: Eliminates
scale discoloration. Helps
prevent scale from forming on
pool surfaces and damaging the
equipment |
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Staining |
Definition / Cause
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Solution
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Discoloration
of pool equipment and surfaces
caused by contamination,
sunlight and metals in pool
water. |
Stain Remover: Removes most
stains from pool surfaces and
returns all metals to pool water
Pool Magnet® Plus:Ties up
metals in pool water
Sparkle-Up®: Aids physical
removal of metals through filter
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