Troubleshooting Pool Problems

Possible Cause:

• Incorrect pH level
• Chloramine build-up

Correction Procedure:

• Backwash and rinse the filter
• Adjust pH level to 7.2 -7.6
• Add 1 bag of PoolBrite Month Mate Shock Xtra Blue/3 cups (500g) Clarity or 1.5 cups (500g) Month Mate Granular Xtra Blue
• Run the pump and filter for 8-10 hours
• Test and maintain ideal chlorine level, 1-3 ppm

Possible Cause:

• Incorrect pH level
• Insufficient chlorine
• Filtration/circulation problem

Correction Procedure:

• Backwash and rinse the filter
• Correct the pH level to 7.2 – 7.6
• Add 1 bag of PoolBrite Month Mate Shock Xtra Blue/3 cups (500g) Clarity or 1.5 cups (500g) Month Mate Granular Xtra Blue
• Add 250ml PoolBrite Water Clarifier
• Run pump and filter for 12-24 hours
• Test and maintain ideal chlorine level, 1-3 ppm

Possible Cause:

• Incorrect pH level
• Insufficient chlorine
• Filtration/circulation problem

Correction Procedure:

• Use an algae brush on infected areas
• Backwash and rinse the filter
• Correct the pH level to 7.2 – 7.6
• Add 2 bags of PoolBrite Month Mate Shock Xtra Blue/6 cups (500g) Clarity or 3 cups (500g) Month Mate Granular Xtra Blue
• Add 1 litre PoolBrite Month Mate All-In-One Algaecide
• Run the pump and filter for 12 hours
• Test and maintain ideal chlorine level, 1-3 ppm

Possible Cause:

• Incorrect pH level
• Insufficient chlorine
• Filtration/circulation problem

Correction Procedure:

• Backwash and rinse the filter
• Use an algae brush on infected areas
• Correct the pH level to 7.2 – 7.6
• Add 2 bags of PoolBrite Month Mate Shock Xtra Blue/6 cups (500g) Clarity or 3 cups (500g) Month Mate Granular Xtra Blue
• Add 1 litre PoolBrite Green-Go
• Keep pump and filter running and backwash after 24 hours
• Test and maintain ideal chlorine level, 1-3 ppm

Note: If problem is severe use Alum Powder to drop the algae to the floor and manually vacuum to waste.

Possible Cause:

• Incorrect pH level
• Incorrect Total Alkalinity
• Metal based chemicals
• Staining from algae or debris

Correction Procedure:

• Backwash and rinse the filter
• Add 1 litre PoolBrite Metal Magic
• Correct the pH level to 7.2 – 7.6
• Test and correct the Total Alkalinity, ideal level 80-150ppm
• Brush stains daily for 7 days

Note: It is advisable to chemically clean the filter sand with PoolBrite Filter Cleaner after treating any pool problems. Follow label directions.