Swimming Pool and Spa water maintenance is a science. That’s why you should take the time to research what your local climate means to your pool and/or spa. Shady -vs- Sunny, Humid -vs- Arid/Dry, frequent rain all play a part in the upkeep of your water. Always test your water weekly and
December 4, 2011
Biological Factors in Water Treatment
Keeping Your Water Healthy and Clean. The key biological elements in maintaining sanitary water are listed below: Disinfection - Controlling bacteria and viruses in the water that helps to assure the water will be healthy and safe for swimming. The process of controlling bacteria and viruses in the water that helps to
December 4, 2011
Chemical Factors in Water Treatment
Now that the physical processes are understood, we turn or attention to managing the chemical treatment of the pool water. Proper chemical treatment is needed in order to prevent a wide range of potential problems including scale and stain formation, colored or cloudy water, corrosion of pool surfaces and equipment and to
December 4, 2011
Yellow Slime
Possible Cause Mustard Algae Solution Clean filter with FILTER CLEANSE or FILTER FRESH. Brush affected areas. Use ALGIMYCIN 2000 , ALGIMYCIN YELLOW or STRIKE OUT algaecide. Use DROP ‘N VAC to help remove dead algae. Preventative Maintenance Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of ALGIMYCIN 2000 weekly to prevent algae growth.
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Reddish Brown Water
Possible Cause Iron or manganese dissolved in water Solution Use SEQUA-SOL to suspend and inactivate stain causing minerals. For extreme cases, use SUPER SEQUA-SOL. Preventative Maintenance Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of SEQUA-SOL on a weekly basis.
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Cloudy, Green Water
Possible Cause Green algae Solution Use ALGIMYCIN 2000 or ALGIMYCIN 600 to destroy algae. Use DROP ‘N VAC to help remove dead algae. Preventative Maintenance Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of ALGIMYCIN 2000 weekly to prevent algae growth.
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Cloudy, Dull Water
Possible Cause pH too high. Solution Test pH and total alkalinity. Add pH DOWN as directed. Adjust as required. Preventative Maintenance Test frequently and maintain pH of 7.2-7.8 and total alkalinity at 80-120 ppm. —- Possible Cause Free chlorine residual too low Solution Test for chlorine residual and adjust as needed. Shock
December 4, 2011
Clear, Green Water
Possible Cause Dissolved copper from fill water or corrosion of copper pipes or heater. Solution Use SEQUA-SOL or SUPER SEQUA-SOL as directed. Test and adjust pH and total alkalinity. Preventative Maintenance Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of SEQUA-SOL on a weekly basis.
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Stains and Rust
Possible Cause Stains in water Solution Use STAIN MAGNET to remove stains. Follow treatment with SEQUA-SOL or SUPER SEQUA-SOL to prevent staining. Preventative Maintenance Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of SEQUA-SOL weekly to keep metals in solution and prevent staining. Possible Cause Unbalanced water. Solution Make necessary pH and total alkalinity
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Calcium, Scale Deposits
Possible Cause pH or alkalinity too high Solution Correct with pH MINUS as directed. Preventative Maintenance Use SEQUA-SOL or SUPER SEQUA-SOL weekly to prevent scale-forming calcium from precipitating out of solution. Possible Cause Calcium content too high Solution Dilute pool water with water of lower hardness. Use SEQUA-SOL or SUPER SEQUA-SOL as