Algae In Pool Filter Tubes

Hayward pool filters trap dirt debris and algae present in your pool water.

Algae in pool filter tubes.

In prevention and treatment water chemistry is one of the most important steps to getting and keeping your pool algae free. 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. There are two types of algaecide. Commercial filter cleaners can remove most dirt debris and oil present on the filter but algae growth requires an acid bath.

How to remove black algae. Often appearing as black spots it will securely adhere to the pool surface and form a protective outer layer. A chemical combination that literally shocks your pool water clean. A clogged filter means the pool pump has to work much harder to maintain water flow through the system.

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. When i pull out the grid it is covered in green. A concentrated algae killer that works best when you pour it over where the algae began to grow. Black algae is one of the toughest strains of pool algae to kill.

I have chemically treated the pool and now need to run the filter to clean and vacuum out the remains. Brushing the affected area will help in the treatment process.