Cleaning Swimming Pools From Algae

Having your own swimming pool is great , but having a swimming pool with algae is not a great thing .

Today we will discuss how to get rid of Algae from your pool keeping it clean all the time , just follow the following instructions .

1) Brush the walls and floor of the swimming pool to remove as much of the algae as possible. This will greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to kill and clear the algae bloom.

2) Ensure that the pH level is within the range of 7.2 - 7.6. This will ensure that any chlorine added will work more efficiently - high pH levels in particular will impair the efficiency of the chlorine doing its job.With the pool filter system running, add a chlorine based swimming pool shock at the rate of 1 lb. per 7,500 gallons (or follow the pool shock manufacturer’s dosage suggestion for killing algae). The pool filter system should continue to run 24 hours a day

3) If the condition of the swimming pool does not significantly improve after 12-24 hours of filtering, add a second dose of chlorine pool shock at the increased rate. Repeat this process until the algae has been eliminated.

4) Once the algae is dead it will turn a white or grayish color, and it will be suspended in the pool water or settle to the floor. When there is no longer any sign of the color green in your pool, thoroughly vacuum the swimming pool. It is recommended that you vacuum dead algae to waste and not through filter.

5) The pool filter should be back washed or cleaned to be sure that dead algae is not trapped inside the filter. If the filter is not thoroughly cleaned the algae may quickly return.

6) Test and balance all of the pool chemical levels using the following guidelines. Free Chlorine: 1-3 ppm, pH: 7.2 – 7.6, Alkalinity: 80 – 120 ppm and Calcium Hardness: 200 – 350 ppm.

7) Begin adding an algaecide pool chemical on a weekly basis to prevent algae from returning.

8) Phosphates. To control algae you must first remove all phosphates from the pool water. First, get a phosphate test kit . If your phosphates are high, get a commercial strength phosphate remover that you can pour directly into pool. Let the filter and robot or manual vacuum remove the phosphate remover after 1 to days. You must clean your filter after this as the phosphates residue quickly clogs up the filter. Keep repeating this procedure until your phosphate test strips show no phosphates at all. This takes less time if you use the commercial strength you pour directly into pool. When the phosphates are down to zero, then shock the pool!.

Which is the better type of swimming pool skimmer or overflow?

Fixed skimmers are good for small bodies of water that don't have a surge tank. Performance of fixed skimmers will change depending on the height of the water. Overflow gutters don't. But if the body of water is large and you do have a surge tank then overflow would be better. 

1 Overflow or wet all skimming (This system is generally built in with the pool) is accepted as the preferred method for swimming pools and the vast majority of public pools are set up this way as a mater of fact it is mandatory according to most health departments. skimming is the best way to remove pathogens that are harmful to heath quickly from the waters surface put it through filtration and return the water to deeper regions of the pool where disinfection of the water is more effective. However wet wall or overflow skimming requires the use of a balance tank or constant automatic toping up to work properly. 
2 The traditional fixed skimmer that is found in most swimming pools (these are made by a variety of manufacturers World wide) is able to keep water up to the filtration system even though water levels move up or down in the pool within certain limits. However they are able to do this at the cost of effective skimming. Too much water,say after rain and it stops working altogether not enough water over it and it starts to suck air (cavitate). 
3 Suction-side floating skimmer such as the pulse surface skimmer, This type of skimmer is plugged through a flexible suction hose into the vacuum plate over the leaf basket of a standard swimming pool and adjusted to that pools filtration system, With this method optimum skimming is maintained at all times because the skimmer floats and moves up and down with the water. 

The Blue Whale Skimmer™ is a safe water delivery sub system that provides high flow rates to enter the filter area of residential swimming pools. It is the first 100 gallon per minute surface skimmer introduced into the industry and it is the key element of a swimming pool circulating system.

The Blue Whale System uses Blue Whale Skimmers™ with 2½" side ports to provide a reliable, safe, bountiful source of water acquisition. The ultimate results are both favorable and predictable. Good hydraulics means greater flow at less cost. The key indicator of performance is the kilowatts consumed for each turnover.

In addition, the Blue Whale System eliminates the need for a main drain. This eliminates the risk of suction entrapment in all new residential pools.

Actual results of the Blue Whale System:

· Lowered construction costs

· Lowered electric bills

· Dramatic increase in flow rate

· Reduced turnover rates to 2 to 3 hours

· Noticeable reduction of chlorine demand

· Lowered horse power required

· Quieter motor operation

· Longer lasting skimmer baskets

· Longer lasting filter elements

· Quantifies systems in kilowatts per turnover

· Provides an extra water source for other functions

Swimming Pool Types

Each of us is dreaming of having  a swimming pool, And each have lots of decisions to make. What kind of swimming pool will you want? What will the primary function of the swimming pool be? Will the kids be playing volleyball all summer long? Will you want to swim laps? Are you short on space? Your new swimming pool can be built to any size or shape or style that you (and your budget) can imagine! Here are eight types of inground swimming pools to help you narrow down your choices.

Play pool 

A play pool typically is no deeper than five feet. Play pools generally are built for cooling off and relaxing in, playing volleyball, other water sports, as well as for swimming laps.

Diving Pool 

Diving pools are generally about 8-1/2 feet deep with a diving board or platform. Diving pools can be a real safety hazard, and should only be built to NSPI and ANSI standards.

Freeform Pool 

A freeform pool is a lagoon style pool or naturalistic pool. It usually has have rock features and is built to mimic a oasis. Freeform pools have been popular for many years.

Geometric Pool

Geometric pools usually have very straight lines or or a consistent radius and are typically more traditional looking. There seems to be a shift back to the geometric pool. A geometric pool can be more formal and upscale looking.

Lap Pool 

Lap pools pools are typically narrow and long, usually over 50’, to facilitate exercise and swimming for health and fitness.

Negative Edge Pool 

Negative edge pools are getting more common and require an expert to build. They are also referred to as infinity swimming pools or infinity egde pools. These are designed to look like the pool extends all the way out to the horizon. The mechanics and engineering of infinity pools cannot be compromised.

Spool Pool

The word spool is a combination of a spa and a pool. Spools are typically over-sized spas somewhere around 12’ X 14’. Unfortunately, due to construction issues, spools are not necessarily less expensive than an average swimming pool. They might be easier to maintain due to the smaller size, and a spool certainly might be an option for someone with a very small yard.

Perimeter Overflow Pool 


This would be a pool where the water level in the pool is the same as the top of the decking. Around the pool perimeter is a channel or notch that the water drains into creating a visual masterpiece. It looks like a big mirror lying on the ground. Very upscale!

Fiberglass Swimming Pools

If you plan on living in your home and using your in-ground swimming pool for a long time, fiberglass swimming pools are a better value than poured concrete pools. Although the prefabricated fiberglass material is more expensive than concrete or vinyl liners in upfront installation, over time they can save you money in chemical treatments, cleaning, energy costs, and repair. After considering patterns of usage, weather, soil type, and design requirements, many consumers are pleased with fiberglass swimming pools

Unlike traditional poured concrete, fiberglass swimming pools are a pre-formed shell, similar to a backyard pond, and set in an excavated site. They have the benefit of a quicker installation. The interior fiberglass is sealed at the manufacturer to create a smooth, nonporous surface unlike the plaster on concrete. The surface doesn't interact with the water or affect your pool's chemistry. It uses less harsh chemicals and requires less frequent cleaning This is important for people who don't want to scrub a pool or have allergies to strong acids like chlorine.

Fiberglass swimming pools save money in other kinds of maintenance as well. Their structure doesn't develop cracks as easily as concrete, therefore they don't need to be resurfaced, re-plastered, or grouted. Even vinyl liners that don't crack eventually wear down and must be replaced. Fiberglass swimming pools are particularly popular on the west coast where earthquakes are a frequent occurrence because they bend with the ground instead of splitting or popping. They even withstand stray tree roots better than vinyl-lined pools.

Fiberglass swimming pools aren't the right choice for everyone. They come in prefabricated styles. While there are a wide variety of depths, shapes, seat and stair options, and colors, they cannot be fully customized like concrete or vinyl. Certain cold-temperature climates, where you would "weather" your pool by emptying it for several months, might not be ideal. Fiberglass swimming pools are designed to be filled to a minimum level at all times to keep the pressure inside and outside the wall even. However, they are not susceptible to damage from ground frost.

If you are concerned about affecting the resale value of your home, it is even possible to dig up  with a backyard that comes with a pool, especially a fiberglass swimming pool that has such low maintenance.fiberglass swimming pools and move them to a new house or sell them. However, most buyers are delighted 

How Fiberglass Swimming Pools are installed , in the following steps we will see how we fiberglass pools are  installed 

1- The pool layout is carefully marked for precision.

2- The dig begins the process for perfection

3- The hole is carefully prepared to achieve the proper shape and depth

4- The pool is set in place

5- The pool is now filled with water and the backfill process begins

6- The proper plumbing and electrical equipment is installed

7- The concrete is poured around the pool

8- Your swimming pool is ready for years of enjoyment

We  hope we have covered all about fiberglass swimming pools 

Watch the installation on our YouTube channel :

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