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How can I prevent Algae from growing in my pool? Tip for Pool Service, Houston Pool Builder

Posted on: April 17, 2013

Algae growth is a common problem & some experts have suggested an effective solution is to remove phosphates from the water. The belief is that this action takes away a food source, reducing algae problems or even killing it (by starvation). It is important to note that phosphate-removing products are NOT EPA approved or registered as algae killers (algaecides) or algae inhibitors (algaestats). Recent studies performed on algae growth related to phosphates have actually shown that an alga

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Getting Rid of Black Algae – Houston Pool Builder Pool Maintenance Tip

Posted on: May 15, 2012

Pool Maintenance Tip #3 in our Pool Algae Series – Black Algae When dealing with algae, the worst of the bunch is Black algae. Black algae tends to form in cracks/crevices in the pool surface, starting as black or blue/green spots about the size of a pencil eraser. It has strong roots and a protective shell which makes it highly resistant to chlorine. The key word for eliminating black algae is persistence. You need to brush the spots firmly, with a wire brush if available, and then apply chemic

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Pool Maintenance Tip from your Houston Pool Service Company

Posted on: May 10, 2012

Pool Maintenance Tip #2 in our Pool Algae Series – Phosphates and Algae Growth It has been suggested the an effective way to eliminate algae is to remove the phosphates from the water. The belief is that this action takes away a food source and thus reduces algae by starvation. Phosphorous is the base element phosphates are derived from and it is not a “new” addition to pool water, though some marketing efforts want you to think the presence of phosphates is a new phenomenon. Phosphates make the

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Chemical Tip from The Pool Man, your Houston Pool Builder

Posted on: November 15, 2011

What is Free Available Chlorine? This is the active chlorine in the water that has not combined with organic matter and is therefore available for killing bacteria and algae. The proper range for free chlorine residual is 1.0 – 3.0 ppm (parts per million). Below 1.0 can cause swimmer irritation, cloudy water and even allow algae to grow. Have a question about your Pool Chemistry? Contact Pool Man Inc, your Houston Pool Builder and Service Provider.

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How can I prevent Algae from growing in my pool? Tip for Pool Service, Houston Pool Builder

Getting Rid of Black Algae – Houston Pool Builder Pool Maintenance Tip

Pool Maintenance Tip from your Houston Pool Service Company

Chemical Tip from The Pool Man, your Houston Pool Builder