What causes algae problems? And what are the solutions?
Many people have problems with algae; the problem usually arises when the free chlorine drops below the recommended levels. The black growths will form on anything to which it can grip. For instance – should your pool need re-grouting or if you have missing tiles. Normally if your pool is in good condition then anti algae added to your pool every 2 weeks during the summer and once a month during the winter should keep your pool water sparkling blue – as long as the chemical balance is also maintained. However if you are missing grout or tiles and algae has already started to form it may be easier to drain the pool. Then you will need to jet wash and chlorine wash the pool, repair any tiles or cracks & re-grout if necessary. Should there be only a small amount of algae then it can probably be oxidised with slow dissolving chlorine granules. It should be noted that even in the winter you should be checking the chemical balance of your pool and correcting it. Q: We don´t use the pool in t
