Whether you are landscaping around your pool or renovating your old pool from vinyl to fiberglass , it is important to consider the chemicals necessary for up-keep.
There is no doubt that adding the right quantity of algaecide and also shocking the pool together are time tested and proven ways for getting rid of that dirty and green water. This is caused by algae growth. However, is it right to do both the things together? Let us find the answers. While shocking and adding algaecide is effective in getting rid of algae , it should not be done together.
This is because when you mix chlorine and algaecide together, it renders both of them useless. Hence, you should first shock the pool and wait for the chlorine levels to fall below 5 PPM.
Only then should you introduce algaecide to get the best results. Chlorine when introduced separately combines with algae and kills it. However, when free chlorine combines with algae, very little of it is available for combination with bacteria and other potentially harmful contaminants. When you test the pool, you may find that it is chlorine deficient. Hence, a good way to handle algae is to ensure that the pool is shocked and quickly raise the levels of chlorine to 10 PM or even higher.
Unsanitary water conditions due to low alkalinity and pH imbalance allow agitating species of spa algae to birth and harmful bacteria to congregate. Leaving your hot tub uncovered exposes it to sunlight and the weather. Organic materials that land in the spa water are subject to deterioration, creating a hotspot for green algae in your hot tub to bloom. Spa water evaporates faster when left uncovered and causes a quicker imbalance of chemicals in the spa.
A dirty filter discolors and impurifies the water. Without proper circulation to collect foreign particles, the water will stagnate, forming harmful bacteria. Hot tub algae thrive in these environments. A third contributor to algae is low alkalinity and pH, making it difficult for the sanitizer to be effective.
This results in highly acidic water. Fluctuations of alkalinity and pH continuously lead to a chemical imbalance leaving your hot tub exposed to collecting harmful bacteria and harboring hot tub algae. Removing spa algae requires consistent effort to reduce the chance of a reoccurring invasion. Different types of hot tub algae and mold may require other chemical solutions, like hot tub algaecide. Scrub the algae and mold off the tub and vacuum debris. Empty the water from your tub.
Clean and sanitize the filter. Refill with a hose filter and heat to the preferred temperature. Adjust the pH and alkalinity to balance the water. Shock the water. Treat with spa algaecide in super-resistant algae instances. Maintain water hardness, pH balance, and Total Alkalinity by checking the levels daily. Create a hot tub maintenance plan see our guide on hot tub water maintenance.
A thoroughly cleaned filter also plays a significant role in the filtration and sanitization of the water. Without a functioning filter, debris will build up, and algae can make its presence or reoccur.
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These statistics may be used by partners or ourselves to optimize your browsing experience. All rights reserved. Share Facebook Twitter Email Print. Contains one fl. Get Rid of Algae. Spa Selections Algaecide solution kills algae growth that results in green, slimy or cloudy spa or hot tub water. Get started with an initial dose of Algaecide. Prevent Future Growth.
After treating your spa or hot tub with an initial dose of Algaecide, use a maintenance dose once a week to keep your spa free of algae growth. Non-foaming Solution. Effective and powerful, Spa Selections Algaecide is also a non-foaming formula, which means no extra work to reduce foam in your spa or hot tub.
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