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Why is My Pool Green?

Why is My Pool Green?

FromRule Your Pool


Why is My Pool Green?

FromRule Your Pool

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jun 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

00:00 - Intro01:43 - This pool wasn't an opaque green, it was translucent, tinging green.02:09 - We know of at least three reasons pools turn green.03:11 - We could safely rule out copper for this customer.03:43 - Jarred is a popular guy (phone rings).04:50 - The next day, the water was perfectly clear and blue, by increasing calcium relative to alkalinity.05:48 - We don't know why, but if you have too little calcium hardness relative to alkalinity, the water can turn green (but clear).06:18 - Dr. McNamara: Optimal ratio to inject CO2 is 4:1 (calcium to total alkalinity). If you're under 3:1, water can start to tinge green.10:43 - The white bucket test (add chlorine to green water and observe color change)18:08 - If you have algae taking over your pool, your algae is outpacing the killing rate of chlorine.19:12 - Control what you can control. CYA and chlorine, phosphate levels (indirect relationship, but important). What really matters is your free chlorine and CYA.24:00 - Wrapping up with two more topics:  CO2 feeders and Potassium Monopersulfate. Both can fuel algae growth.27:21 - Summary: pool can turn green for three reasons: copper, calcium/alkalinity imbalance, algae.27:55 - Thank you for listening!------------------------------------Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/
Released:
Jun 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Rule Your Pool is a podcast by Orenda Technologies. This show was created for pool owners, operators, and service pros who want the best water quality possible. If you want to know what's really going on with your swimming pool chemistry, this might be the podcast for you. Each week, we'll cover a new topic related to swimming pools, water chemistry, or indoor air quality. With our help, you'll be able to rule your pool without over-treating it with chemicals and wasting money.