|
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| Combined chlorine level is too high |
Shock treat with OXY-BRITE. Then test for
free chlorine residual and adjust to maintain residual of 1-3 ppm. |
Test chlorine level daily. Maintain pH of
7.2-7.8, total alkalinity of 80-120 ppm, and free chlorine level of 1-3 ppm. Use
OXY-BRITE (1lb. per 10,000 gallons) weekly. |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| Grease and oil from swimmers |
Use enzyme-action NATURAL CLEAR to dissolve
oils and lotions. Clean walls and surfaces with TLC. Clean filter with
FILTER CLEANSE,
FILTER FRESH, or
FILTER RINSE. |
Shower before entering pool. Maintain a
clean filter with periodic cleaning. Shock treat with OXY-BRITE after heavy pool
use to destroy non-filterable contaminants. Use NATURAL CLEAR
weekly. |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| Combined chlorine level is too high |
Shock treat with OXY-BRITE. Then test for
free chlorine residual and adjust to maintain residual of 1-3 ppm. |
Test chlorine level daily. Maintain pH of
7.2-7.8, total alkalinity of 80-120 ppm, and free chlorine level of 1-3 ppm. Use
OXY-BRITE (1lb. per 10,000 gallons) weekly. |
| pH too low or too high |
Test pH and correct with pH UP or pH
DOWN. |
Maintain pH of 7.2-7.8 and total alkalinity
of 80-120 ppm. |
| Black and/or Dark Green
Spots |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| Black algae |
Use OXY-BRITE
per directions. Add ALGIMYCIN 2000
or ALGIMYCIN 1000 as directed, then brush daily until gone. Use DROP 'N VAC
to help remove dead algae. |
Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of ALGIMYCIN
2000 weekly to prevent algae growth. Adjust returns to provide better flow over
affected area. |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| pH or alkalinity too high |
Correct with pH MINUS as directed. |
Use SEQUA-SOL
or SUPER SEQUA-SOL weekly to
prevent scale-forming calcium from precipitating out of solution. |
| Calcium content too high |
Dilute pool water with water of lower
hardness. Use SEQUA-SOL or SUPER SEQUA-SOL as directed. |
Use SEQUA-SOL or SUPER SEQUA-SOL weekly to
prevent scale-forming calcium from precipitating out of
solution. |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| Stains in water |
Use STAIN MAGNET to remove stains. Follow
treatment with SEQUA-SOL
or SUPER SEQUA-SOL
to prevent staining. |
Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of SEQUA-SOL
weekly to keep metals in solution and prevent staining. |
| Unbalanced water |
Make necessary pH and total alkalinity
adjustments. |
Maintain pH of 7.2-7.8, total alkalinity at
80-120 ppm. |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| Dissolved copper from fill water or
corrosion of copper pipes or heater |
Use SEQUA-SOL or SUPER SEQUA-SOL as
directed. Test and adjust pH and total alkalinity. |
Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of SEQUA-SOL on
a weekly basis. |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| pH too high |
Test pH and total alkalinity. Add pH DOWN as
directed. Adjust as required. |
Test frequently and maintain pH of 7.2-7.8
and total alkalinity at 80-120 ppm. |
| Free chlorine residual too low |
Test for chlorine residual and adjust as
needed. Shock treat with OXY-BRITE. |
Maintain free chlorine level of 1-3 ppm.
|
| Filter not removing small particles |
Use SUPER BLUE to coagulate small particles.
Check filter operation. |
Use SUPER BLUE weekly, 1 oz. per 5000
gallons. |
| Backwashing sand filters too often |
Backwash less frequently, only as
recommended by filter manufacturer's directions. |
Use FILTER RINSE each time you
backwash. |
| Dissolved metals in water |
Use SEQUA-SOL to control metals in
water. |
Use 4 oz. per 10,000 gallons of SEQUA-SOL
weekly to prevent staining and scale formation. |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| Green algae |
Use ALGIMYCIN 2000 or ALGIMYCIN 600 to
destroy algae. Use DROP 'N VAC to help remove dead algae. |
Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of ALGIMYCIN
2000 weekly to prevent algae growth. |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| Iron or manganese dissolved in water |
Use SEQUA-SOL to suspend and inactivate
stain causing minerals. For extreme cases, use SUPER SEQUA-SOL. |
Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of SEQUA-SOL on
a weekly basis. |
| Possible Cause |
Solution |
Preventative
Maintenance |
| Mustard Algae |
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. |
Use 8 oz. per 10,000 gallons of ALGIMYCIN
2000 weekly to prevent algae growth. |
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