When should I add algaecide to my pool?

Algaecide should be used after each shock treatment, so it has a better chance to support your chlorine as it works its magic. Be sure to shock your pool first, then when the chlorine levels of your pool return to normal, add the correct amount of algaecide to several places around your pool while your pump is running.

How long does pool algaecide last?

five years
Algaecides. While algaecides are pretty shelf-stable and will be viable for up to five years, we only recommend getting enough to cover you for a season and a little bit for the off season.

Can you put shock and algaecide 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.

What does algaecide do for pool water?

Algaecide should be added to your pool water on a weekly basis. Preventing algae is the key to fun in your pool. Algaecides act as a backup to your normal sanitization program and prevent algae from starting and growing in the pool. Algaecide should be added after every shock treatment.

Will algaecide help a cloudy pool?

Can I Use Algaecide to Clear Cloudy Pool Water? You can use algaecide to kill early stages of green algae that might make your water appear cloudy, but the best method of getting rid of algae is to scrub and clean your pool using a large leaf net, vacuum, and kill algae with liquid chlorine shock.

Can algaecide turn pool green?

One thing agreed upon, however, is that the use of an algaecide product is most effective in the prevention of algae rather than the treatment of it. The same way water can sometimes turn green in a perfectly sanitized pool, it can also turn green seemingly with no explanation after adding algaecide as well.

Can I add algaecide during the day?

In addition to properly dosing your water, it is also recommended that the algaecide be added in the morning on a bright sunny day for best results. Algae are plants and grow in the presence of sunlight. Adding algaecide during algae’s best growth time will increase intake of the algaecide and make it more effective.

What happens if you put too much algaecide in your pool?

The presence of too much algaecide can lead to a foamy pool water. Air pockets within the filter system can cause bubbles on the pool surface as well. The bubbles and foam resulting from too much algaecide will be much smaller in size.

Why did my pool turn green after I put algaecide?

Heavy Metals This is because it occurs naturally in well and some municipal water and also finds its way into the swimming pool water through some chemicals we use, such as some algaecides. Copper turns to a light green color when oxidized by chlorine inside your pool.

Should I add algaecide every week?

How often should I use algaecide in my pool? Algaecide should be added to your pool water on a weekly basis. Preventing algae is the key to fun in your pool. Algaecides act as a backup to your normal sanitization program and prevent algae from starting and growing in the pool.

Should I run the filter after adding algaecide?

Add a dose of algaecide, bring your chlorine level high by shocking, and run the filter continuously until the problem clears. The next day you should vacuum up the dead algae and backwash your filter. Algae thrives in hot weather and in pools with low or no chlorine.

Can you use too much algaecide?

Adding too much algaecide will have a counterproductive effect. The product will have a tougher time working when it’s saturated in the water. There’s not much to remedy an algaecide overdose except letting it naturally dissipate. Swimmer usage, evaporation and backwashing are all factors that can contribute to this.