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PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

CLOUDY WATER

Inadequate Circulation

Run filter 24 hours per day till clear - be sure system is operational and properly sized.

Dirty Filter

Backwash/clean filter with - use a degreaser

Calcium Hardness
Level too High

Drain 1 inch and refill with fresh water. Retest, then continue cycle until hardness reaches 200-250 ppm

Chlorine Level Low

Test and adjust automatic chlorinator or manually add chlorine - shock if necessary.

Combined Chlorine or Chloramines Present

Shock treat with calcium hypochlorite, sodium Di-chlor, liquid chlorine or oxidizing compound

Microscopic Particles Passing through Filter

Use a flocullant to combine smaller particles so that the filter can remove them. Consider a D.E. filter.

pH Too High

Test and add acid as required per kit instructions.

GREEN WATER

Cloudy Green-Green Algae

Shock treat / clean filter

Clear Green-Copper

Use a metal sequestering agent per instructions. Check for low pH and/or total alkalinity and boost as needed.

REDDISH-BROWN WATER

Iron or Manganese

Use a metal sequestering agent per instructions. Check for low pH and/or total alkalinity and boost as needed.

BLACK SPOTS

Black Algae

If problem is minor, a good black algaecide with persistent brushing and thorough filter cleanings will usually work. For major problems, draining the pool and chlorine washing may be necessary.

Black algae is extremely persistent, and to control it requires diligence.

SKIN & EYE IRRITATION

Combined Chlorine Level Too High

Shock with an oxidizing compound (potassium monopersulfate) to eliminate organic wastes.

pH Too High or Too Low

Test pH and Total Alkalinity. Adjust as needed.