What causes algae in pool water?
Algae is constantly introduced into the pool water by wind, rain, contaminated swimsuits or equipment. An algae bloom can occur under a number of conditions such as: unbalanced water, warm temperatures, sunlight and presence of nitrates and/or carbon dioxide. Lack of proper circulation, filtration and sanitation can also be the factors in algae growth. How can I prevent algae build-up? General cleanliness, adequate pool circulation and regular maintenance on your pool is essential to prevent algae build-up. You should also test your water on a regular basis with test strips in order to keep proper chemical balance. I’ve been told that I need to have the chlorine in my pool stabilized. What does that mean and why should I do it? By adding stabilizer to your pool you reduce your overall chlorine consumption. This is because stabilizer slows down the breaking down and dissipation of chlorine. Why is it important to shock my pool? You should shock treat your pool on a regular basis to dest
