Algae In Pool Filter Tubes

Black algae is one of the toughest strains of pool algae to kill.

Algae in pool filter tubes.

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. When i pull out the grid it is covered in green. How to remove black algae. Similar to mustard algae black algae can also thrive in your pool filter.

Hayward pool filters trap dirt debris and algae present in your pool water. I have chemically treated the pool and now need to run the filter to clean and vacuum out the remains. There are two types of algaecide. A concentrated algae killer that works best when you pour it over where the algae began to grow.

A clogged filter means the pool pump has to work much harder to maintain water flow through the system. A chemical combination that literally shocks your pool water clean. My pool has been taken over by algae. 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.

The ammonia based algaecide is less expensive and will be less likely to stain your pool than the metallic copper and silver. Often appearing as black spots it will securely adhere to the pool surface and form a protective outer layer.