Algae In Pool Filter Tubes

When i pull out the grid it is covered in green.

Algae in pool filter tubes.

A clogged filter means the pool pump has to work much harder to maintain water flow through the system. There are two types of algaecide. I have chemically treated the pool and now need to run the filter to clean and vacuum out the remains. In prevention and treatment water chemistry is one of the most important steps to getting and keeping your pool algae free.

Hayward pool filters trap dirt debris and algae present in your pool water. The ammonia based algaecide is less expensive and will be less likely to stain your pool than the metallic copper and silver. A concentrated algae killer that works best when you pour it over where the algae began to grow. Brushing the affected area will help in the treatment process.

Black algae is one of the toughest strains of pool algae to kill. Similar to mustard algae black algae can also thrive in your pool filter. My pool has been taken over by algae. The only problem i am currently having is that every 10 15 minutes the pressure jumps to 20 and no longer moves water and the vacuum no longer is working.

Commercial filter cleaners can remove most dirt debris and oil present on the filter but algae growth requires an acid bath. You need to test your chlorine and ph levels with a good test kit which are more accurate than test strips and bring your ph level to about 7 8 by adding sodium carbonate to increase it or sodium bisulfate will also need to make sure the chlorine is at least above 1 ppm.