Can you put algaecide and shock in the pool at the same time?

While shocking and adding algaecide is effective in getting rid of algae, it should not be done together. This is because when you mix chlorine and algaecide together, it renders both of them useless. Hence, you should first shock the pool and wait for the chlorine levels to fall below 5 PPM.

Why does my pool have foam on the top?

Finding foam in your pool usually means there’s a high organic load in the water. In other words, more organic material than can be dissolved in the water, or eradicated by sanitizer. As the pool water is agitated by the return jets—or even just a breeze on the water’s surface—bubbles are created.

Why is my pool foamy and cloudy?

Foam in a pool is due to the water being “thick.” This thickness creates bubbles. The bubbles are filled with air that can come from your pool circulation system that return the water back into the pool or even the wind outside. Common causes of foam are: Hair care products – shampoo, gel, hairspray, etc.

What causes chlorine levels to go down in a swimming pool?

Because if there are any contaminants in your water, your chlorine is going to attack them. And in the process, your chlorine will get used up, which lowers your chlorine levels. But that’s what’s supposed to happen, at least at a gradual rate. If it’s happening really fast, then it’s time to check the water

What causes excess air in pool pump and filter?

Common Causes of Air in Your Pool’s Pump & Filter System – E-Z Test Pool Supplies What are the signs of excess air in the pool’s filter system and how can you fix it?

Why does water spit out of my pool pump?

It happens more often than you would expect, actually. Easy fix – raise the water level! Next, if your filter has a bleeder valve (usually at the top of the filter) open this while the filter and pump are running until water spits out of the valve and then close immediately.

Why do I need to shock my Pool?

At some point, even the pools that are the most in tune will need a good shocking. The point of shocking your pool is to get rid of all of the dirt, chloramines, and bacteria in your pool by introducing a large amount of concentrated chlorine to your water at once.

Why is there air coming out of my pool pump?

Next, if your filter has a bleeder valve (usually at the top of the filter) open this while the filter and pump are running until water spits out of the valve and then close immediately. This keeps air out of the tank and allows for maximum efficiency of filtration.

Why is my Pool Green and cloudy even after shocking?

Just to summarize my experience: a bad filter is the most common cause of cloudy pool water. Green pool water is caused by a bad chemical balance, usually something other than just low chlorine. 1. I Shocked My Pool, So Why Is It Still Cloudy? If your pH is not too high, filtration issues are likely the cause of your cloudy pool.

Why is the water in my Pool not clearing up?

Bad filtration is normally a common cause for pools not clearing up. If you have a cartridge filter, you may want to replace the cartridge. Clean the cartridge every few days until the water clears. If you have a DE filter, might want to think about taking it apart and servicing it.

What happens when you don’t run a filter in a pool?

Well, when you run your filter/pump, you promote healthy water circulation, which on top of distributing chemicals, helps keep your water clean. But whenever you’re not running it, you’re losing out on these benefits. And then what happens? You have to run your filter twice as much and add way more chemicals to get everything back to normal.