| Problem |
Definition / Cause |
Example |
Solution |
| cloudy water |
Hazy, murky appearance. Caused by poor filtration, inadequate circulation, water balance, low sanitizer levels and/or lack of routine oxidation. |
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- Lo ‘N Slo: Corrects high pH.
- Strip Kwik or NEW Improved Kleen It: Cleans dirty filter media.
- Burn Out Extreme or Burn Out 35: Boosts sanitizer levels
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| algae |
A common "green" algae that can be free floating or wall-clinging. Ranges in severity from patches on walls and bottoms to entire pools. Can clog filters and create surface damage if left unchecked. |
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- Banish: Kills all types of swimming pool algae.
- Spot Kill: Treats green or black algae in white plaster pools.
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| black algae |
Forms in cracks and crevices on pool surfaces, especially plaster finishes. Known for skeletal growths that make it impervious to normal chlorine levels. |
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- Banish: Kills all types of swimming pool algae
- Spot Kill: Treats green or black algae in white plaster pools.
|
| mustard (yellow) algae |
A chlorine-resistant form of green algae. Often resembles dirt or sand on bottom or sides of pool. It can be brushed away very easily, but returns quickly. Although it usually creates a large Chlorine demand, it has been known to survive in high levels of Chlorine. |
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- Banish: Kills all types of swimming pool algae.
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| staining |
Discoloration of pool equipment and surfaces caused by contamination, sunlight and metals in pool water. |
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- Stain Remover: Removes most stains from pool surfaces and returns all metals to pool water.
- Pool Magnet Plus: Ties up metals in pool water.
- Sparkle-up: Aids physical removal of metals through filter.
|
| pink slime |
Often categorized as algae, but is actually a bacterial growth. Develops in remote places: inside the skimmer, behind the light, underneath ladder treads, around return fittings, and inside automatic pool cleaners. |
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- Super Soluble II: Treats slime in chlorine or bromine pools.
- Soft Swim Assist: Treats slime in SoftSwim pools.*
- Successful eradication requires early detection and diligent effort since it has the ability to form a resistance to minimal levels of chlorine and can become more resistant the longer it is left unchecked.
*This product is not available in California. |
| foam |
Foam is caused by elevated levels of algicide or a foaming algicide in pools with jetted returns, attached spas or water features |
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- Anti-Foam: Eliminates foam quickly.
- To prevent foam from occurring due to high algicide levels, skip your next scheduled addition of Back Up or switch to non-foaming Algae All 60.
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| scale |
Scale formation is caused by high calcium hardness. |
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- Scale Inhibitor: Eliminates scale discoloration. Helps prevent scale from forming on pool surfaces and damaging the equipment.
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| chlorine residual |
The most common cause of increased chlorine demand is a high level of contaminants. |
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- Burn Out Extreme or Burn Out 35: Corrects chlorine levels.
- Take a water sample to your closest Goodall Pools Store and let them perform a test to help determine the right amount of shock needed.
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