Swimming Pool & Spa FAQs | How To Pool Water Treatment

frequently asked questions

List of swimming pool and spa terminology.

Terms

What is PPM?

Chlorine residual are usually descirbed in parts per million(ppm). Between 1 and 3ppm is ideal.

What is pH?

This is the term used to indicate wheter the water scale is forming or acidic. It uses a scale of 0 – 14 where is neutral 7.4 is ideal for pools.

Shock Dose

Refers to raising the chlorine levels usually to 10ppm to fight algae or other water problems.

Water Testing

To test pool water you will need 3 in 1 test strips to check for chlorine levels, pH and alkalinity. Please ensure that you test pool water regularly.

What Alkalinity is?

The measure of alkaline salts relevant to water balancing.

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Common pool problems and solutions

common problems and solutions with swimming pools.

Swimming pool problem solving

Cloudy Pool Water

Cause:

Poor or inadequate filtration.

Solution:

Clean the filter with cartridge cleaner Use pool clarifier to make the water clear. Increase the filter run time.

Cloudy Pool Water After Shock Dose

Cause:

The reason why you should shock dose your spa or pool is because of algae. It important for you to pre-dissolve shock granules before adding to your spa or pool water. That way you can avoid cloudy water. Another cause of cloudy water might be large amount of algae in the spa water.

Solution:

The clody water will eventually go away just keep the pump filter on

Green Pool Water

Cause:

Often an algae bloom or indication of iron.

Solution:

Shock dose with chlorine and add algaecide. Increase filtration time for a week.

Stingin Eyes

Cause:

pH too high or too low

Solution:

Test pH level and adjust accordingly.

Greasy Pool Walls or Floor

Cause:

Lack of chlorine.

Solution:

Brush walls and floor. Increase the chlorine level. Consider shock dosing

How Can I Remove Algae From My Swimming Pool?

If you have got algae problem and wanting to get rid of it. First you need to establish where it is entering your pool. There is multiple possibilies like you pool is placed underneath a tree, with rain, wind or just by using it.

Find out more: pool algaecide